#BC996C

Color Details

HEX
#BC996C
RGB
rgb(188, 153, 108)
HSL
hsl(34, 37%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 43%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.91:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bc996c
Contrast 7.91:1 AAA
White on #bc996c
Contrast 2.65:1 Fail
#bc996c on Black
Contrast 7.91:1 AAA
#bc996c on White
Contrast 2.65:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c9ad89
#d7c2a7
#e4d6c4
#967a56
#715c41
#4b3d2b

Complement & Analogous

#6c8fbc
#b6bc6c
#bc726c

Triadic

#6cbc99
#996cbc

Monochrome

#4b3d2b #715c41 #bc996c #d7c2a7 #e4d6c4 #f2ebe2

Analogous

#bc726c #d09c98 #bc996c #c5c989 #b6bc6c #929656

Complementary Mix

#715c41 #bc996c #d7c2a7 #6c8fbc #9fb6d3 #465d7a

Nearby Colors

#bc996b
#bc996d
#bc995c
#bc997c

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About #BC996C

#BC996C converts to RGB(188, 153, 108) and HSL(34, 37%, 58%). 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#BC996C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BC996C?
RGB: 188, 153, 108. Copy as CSS: rgb(188, 153, 108)
Is #BC996C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BC996C?
Complement: #6c8fbc.
Does #BC996C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.65:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.91:1 (AAA (normal text)).