#BC997C

Color Details

HEX
#BC997C
RGB
rgb(188, 153, 124)
HSL
hsl(27, 32%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 34%, 26%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.99:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #bc997c
Contrast 7.99:1 AAA
White on #bc997c
Contrast 2.63:1 Fail
#bc997c on Black
Contrast 7.99:1 AAA
#bc997c on White
Contrast 2.63:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#c9ad96
#d7c2b0
#e4d6cb
#967a63
#715c4a
#4b3d32

Complement & Analogous

#7c9fbb
#bbb87c
#bb7c7f

Triadic

#7cbb98
#987cbb

Monochrome

#4b3d32 #715c4a #bc997c #d7c2b0 #e4d6cb #f2ebe5

Analogous

#bb7c7f #cfa3a5 #bc997c #c9c696 #bbb87c #969363

Complementary Mix

#715c4a #bc997c #d7c2b0 #7c9fbb #aac1d3 #51677a

Nearby Colors

#bc997b
#bc997d
#bc996c
#bc998c

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About #BC997C

#BC997C converts to RGB(188, 153, 124) and HSL(27, 32%, 61%). 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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#BC997C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #BC997C?
RGB: 188, 153, 124. Copy as CSS: rgb(188, 153, 124)
Is #BC997C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #BC997C?
Complement: #7c9fbb.
Does #BC997C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.63:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.99:1 (AAA (normal text)).