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#BC5E20 color code is #BC5E20. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bc5e20.

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#BC5E20 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BC5E20 is 0.1880. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.41:1 against white and 4.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BC5E20 on white4.41:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#BC5E20 on black4.76:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #BC5E204.41:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #BC5E204.76:1AA

#BC5E20 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BC5E20?+
The hex code for #BC5E20 is #BC5E20. In RGB it's rgb(188, 94, 32), and in HSL it's hsl(24, 71%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #BC5E20?+
#BC5E20 in RGB is (188, 94, 32). Written in CSS: rgb(188, 94, 32).
What is the CMYK value of #BC5E20?+
#BC5E20 converts to CMYK(0%, 50%, 83%, 26%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BC5E20.
Is #bc5e20 a warm or cool color?+
#BC5E20 (#BC5E20) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 24° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bc5e20 belong to?+
#BC5E20 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 24°, 71%, 43% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #bc5e20 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BC5E20 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.41:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bc5e20?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BC5E20 (#BC5E20) is 159 C Pantone 159 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BC5E20 in design

Practical guidance for using #bc5e20 (#BC5E20) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BC5E20 (#BC5E20) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BC5E20 (#BC5E20) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BC5E20 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #bc5e20 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BC5E20 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.