What color is #BC731A?

#BC731A is a medium, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(188, 115, 26), and in HSL hsl(33, 76%, 42%).

Is #BC731A accessible as text?

On white, #BC731A has a contrast ratio of 3.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 5.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC731A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC731A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-600 (#D08700).

What colors go well with #BC731A?

#BC731A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1A63BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC731A below.

Is #BC731A good for buttons?

#BC731A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC731A — white text only reaches 3.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC731A the same as CSS chocolate?

No — #BC731A is not the CSS named color chocolate, but chocolate (#D2691E) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC731A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC731A

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC731A works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC731A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC731A Secondary #B4661B Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BC731A Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Copper holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BC731A Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Copper opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BC731A Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Copper sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BC731A Secondary #C7AC94 Support #9A9186 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 #BC731A 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 88/100

Warm

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

Softness 48/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 39/100

Low

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

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 68/100

High

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

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 86/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 24/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC731A 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 5.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2E3D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCAA1A — 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 #BC731A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC731A;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 115 26;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(62.1% 0.131 64.5);
  --color-50: #FEF8F1;
  --color-100: #FBECDA;
  --color-200: #F5D9B7;
  --color-300: #E9BD87;
  --color-400: #D89F5A;
  --color-500: #BD8137;
  --color-600: #906632;
  --color-700: #664A29;
  --color-800: #43321E;
  --color-900: #292014;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  copper: {
    50: '#FEF8F1',
    100: '#FBECDA',
    200: '#F5D9B7',
    300: '#E9BD87',
    400: '#D89F5A',
    500: '#BD8137',
    600: '#906632',
    700: '#664A29',
    800: '#43321E',
    900: '#292014',
  },
}

$base: #BC731A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF8F1;
$base-100: #FBECDA;
$base-200: #F5D9B7;
$base-300: #E9BD87;
$base-400: #D89F5A;
$base-500: #BD8137;
$base-600: #906632;
$base-700: #664A29;
$base-800: #43321E;
$base-900: #292014;
$base-hover: #975C15;
$base-subtle: #ECD5B9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC731A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBECDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5D9B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9BD87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D89F5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD8137",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#906632",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#664A29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43321E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292014",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC731A

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Pairs with #BC731A

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