Color #BC5F0B Color / Colour Code #BC5F0B
This page shows the hex color code for color #bc5f0b (#BC5F0B). The colour is a orange tone with 89% saturation and 39% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BC5F0B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BC5F0B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 358, 28, and 58 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 28, 148, and 268 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BC5F0B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 28 and saturation at 89%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 28 to 73 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 28 with its complement at 208 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 #BC5F0B
Lightness variations at hue 28 and 89% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BC5F0B
Design Use Cases for #BC5F0B
High-Impact Accent
With 89% saturation, #BC5F0B is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 39% lightness, #BC5F0B 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
#BC5F0B sits in the orange range (hue 28). 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 #BC5F0B (hue 28) to its complement at hue 208. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 58. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bc5f0b, #0b69bc);
CSS Code for #BC5F0B
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #BC5F0B based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BC5F0B (#BC5F0B)
#BC5F0B is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 188 red, 95 green, and 11 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 17.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 28 degrees with 89% saturation and 39% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BC5F0B is 113/255 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, 49% magenta, 94% yellow, and 26% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BC5F0B against white is 4.39:1 and against black is 4.78:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 4.78:1.
The complementary colour #0B69BC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BC5F0B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BC0B11 and #BCB60B, 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 #BC5F0B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BC5F0B?
- #BC5F0B is Color #BC5F0B, a orange color (colour) with RGB(188, 95, 11), HSL(28, 89%, 39%), and CMYK(0%, 49%, 94%, 26%). Its perceived brightness is 113/255.
- Is #BC5F0B accessible for text?
- Against white, #BC5F0B has a contrast ratio of 4.39:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.78:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BC5F0B?
- The complementary colour is #0B69BC (hue 208). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BC0B11 and #BCB60B. The triadic palette adds #0BBC5E and #5E0BBC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BC5F0B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bc5f0b; or rgb(188, 95, 11); or hsl(28, 89%, 39%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 28 89% 39%; 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.