What color is #BC8048?

#BC8048 is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(188, 128, 72), and in HSL hsl(29, 46%, 51%).

Is #BC8048 accessible as text?

On white, #BC8048 has a contrast ratio of 3.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC8048, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC8048?

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

What colors go well with #BC8048?

#BC8048 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4984BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC8048 below.

Is #BC8048 good for buttons?

#BC8048 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC8048 — white text only reaches 3.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC8048 the same as CSS peru?

No — #BC8048 is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC8048 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC8048

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC8048 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC8048 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC8048 Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Bronze 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 #BC8048 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Bronze 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 #BC8048 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Bronze 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 #BC8048 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Bronze 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 #BC8048 Secondary #CCB6A3 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Bronze 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 Bronze carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BC8048 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 35/100

Low

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

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 78/100

High

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

Luxury 43/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 74/100

High

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

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC8048 with

Indian Red Dark Khaki Steel Blue Greige Taupe

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 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE6DE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCA649 — 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 #BC8048 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC8048;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 128 72;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(65.0% 0.104 62.3);
  --color-50: #FBF7F3;
  --color-100: #F5EAE1;
  --color-200: #E9D6C4;
  --color-300: #D5B79A;
  --color-400: #BF9873;
  --color-500: #A37952;
  --color-600: #7E6044;
  --color-700: #5A4735;
  --color-800: #3C3025;
  --color-900: #251E18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bronze: {
    50: '#FBF7F3',
    100: '#F5EAE1',
    200: '#E9D6C4',
    300: '#D5B79A',
    400: '#BF9873',
    500: '#A37952',
    600: '#7E6044',
    700: '#5A4735',
    800: '#3C3025',
    900: '#251E18',
  },
}

$base: #BC8048;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F3;
$base-100: #F5EAE1;
$base-200: #E9D6C4;
$base-300: #D5B79A;
$base-400: #BF9873;
$base-500: #A37952;
$base-600: #7E6044;
$base-700: #5A4735;
$base-800: #3C3025;
$base-900: #251E18;
$base-hover: #986638;
$base-subtle: #E7D9CC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC8048",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5EAE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E9D6C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5B79A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BF9873",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A37952",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7E6044",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A4735",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C3025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251E18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC8048

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Pairs with #BC8048

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