Color #BC4E29 Color / Colour Code #BC4E29
This page shows the hex color code for color #bc4e29 (#BC4E29). The colour is a orange tone with 64% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BC4E29 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BC4E29 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 345, 15, and 45 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 15, 135, and 255 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BC4E29
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 15 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 15 to 60 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 15 with its complement at 195 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BC4E29
Lightness variations at hue 15 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BC4E29
Design Use Cases for #BC4E29
Vibrant Brand Color
#BC4E29 has a strong 64% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 45% lightness, #BC4E29 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#BC4E29 sits in the orange range (hue 15). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BC4E29 (hue 15) to its complement at hue 195. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 45. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bc4e29, #2997bc);
CSS Code for #BC4E29
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #BC4E29 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BC4E29 (#BC4E29)
#BC4E29 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 188 red, 78 green, and 41 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 15 degrees with 64% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BC4E29 is 107/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 59% magenta, 78% yellow, and 26% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BC4E29 against white is 4.93:1 and against black is 4.26:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 31% lightness.
The complementary colour #2997BC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BC4E29. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BC294E and #BC9729, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BC4E29
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BC4E29?
- #BC4E29 is Color #BC4E29, a orange color (colour) with RGB(188, 78, 41), HSL(15, 64%, 45%), and CMYK(0%, 59%, 78%, 26%). Its perceived brightness is 107/255.
- Is #BC4E29 accessible for text?
- Against white, #BC4E29 has a contrast ratio of 4.93:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.26:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BC4E29?
- The complementary colour is #2997BC (hue 195). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BC294E and #BC9729. The triadic palette adds #29BC4E and #4E29BC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BC4E29 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bc4e29; or rgb(188, 78, 41); or hsl(15, 64%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 15 64% 45%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.