#BC8C4C

Color Details

HEX
#BC8C4C
RGB
rgb(188, 140, 76)
HSL
hsl(34, 46%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 26%, 60%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.99:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bc8c4c
Contrast 6.99:1 AA
White on #bc8c4c
Contrast 3.00:1 Fail
#bc8c4c on Black
Contrast 6.99:1 AA
#bc8c4c on White
Contrast 3.00:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c9a370
#d7ba94
#e4d1b7
#96703d
#71542e
#4b381e

Complement & Analogous

#4c7dbd
#b5bd4c
#bd544c

Triadic

#4cbd8c
#8c4cbd

Monochrome

#4b381e #71542e #bc8c4c #d7ba94 #e4d1b7 #f2e8db

Analogous

#bd544c #d18782 #bc8c4c #c4ca70 #b5bd4c #91973d

Complementary Mix

#71542e #bc8c4c #d7ba94 #4c7dbd #8babd4 #31517b

Nearby Colors

#bc8c4b
#bc8c4d
#bc8c3c
#bc8c5c

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About #BC8C4C

#BC8C4C converts to RGB(188, 140, 76) and HSL(34, 46%, 52%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#BC8C4C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BC8C4C?
RGB: 188, 140, 76. Copy as CSS: rgb(188, 140, 76)
Is #BC8C4C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BC8C4C?
Complement: #4c7dbd.
Does #BC8C4C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.00:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.99:1 (AA (normal text)).