What color is #BC6D4E?

#BC6D4E is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(188, 109, 78), and in HSL hsl(17, 45%, 52%).

Is #BC6D4E accessible as text?

On white, #BC6D4E has a contrast ratio of 3.86:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC6D4E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC6D4E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-700 (#A65F00).

What colors go well with #BC6D4E?

#BC6D4E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4E9CBC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC6D4E below.

Is #BC6D4E good for buttons?

#BC6D4E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC6D4E — white text only reaches 3.86:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC6D4E the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #BC6D4E is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#BC6D4E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC6D4E

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC6D4E works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC6D4E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC6D4E Secondary #B66421 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Copper as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC6D4E Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E3D0 Accent #949765 Secondary #3B3833

Copper anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BC6D4E Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503B Anchor #5B222D

Copper plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BC6D4E Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2035 Accent #E6C2C0 Secondary #332B2D

Copper sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BC6D4E Secondary #C6A89D Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Copper is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Copper carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BC6D4E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 82/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 80/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 46/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BC6D4E

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People also use #BC6D4E with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE3DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC914E — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #BC6D4E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC6D4E;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 109 78;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(61.6% 0.110 41.9);
  --color-50: #FBF6F4;
  --color-100: #F4E6E1;
  --color-200: #E8CEC4;
  --color-300: #D5AB9B;
  --color-400: #BE8974;
  --color-500: #A26953;
  --color-600: #7D5545;
  --color-700: #5A4035;
  --color-800: #3B2C26;
  --color-900: #251C19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FBF6F4',
    100: '#F4E6E1',
    200: '#E8CEC4',
    300: '#D5AB9B',
    400: '#BE8974',
    500: '#A26953',
    600: '#7D5545',
    700: '#5A4035',
    800: '#3B2C26',
    900: '#251C19',
  },
}

$base: #BC6D4E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF6F4;
$base-100: #F4E6E1;
$base-200: #E8CEC4;
$base-300: #D5AB9B;
$base-400: #BE8974;
$base-500: #A26953;
$base-600: #7D5545;
$base-700: #5A4035;
$base-800: #3B2C26;
$base-900: #251C19;
$base-hover: #9A553A;
$base-subtle: #E7D5CE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC6D4E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E6E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8CEC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5AB9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE8974",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A26953",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D5545",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4035",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2C26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251C19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC6D4E

Color Lab

Pairs with #BC6D4E

UI roles & guardrails

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