What color is #BC856C?

#BC856C is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(188, 133, 108), and in HSL hsl(19, 37%, 58%).

Is #BC856C accessible as text?

On white, #BC856C has a contrast ratio of 3.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC856C, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC856C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is taupe-400 (#ABA09C).

What colors go well with #BC856C?

#BC856C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6CA2BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC856C below.

Is #BC856C good for buttons?

#BC856C works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC856C — white text only reaches 3.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC856C the same as CSS rosybrown?

No — #BC856C is not the CSS named color rosybrown, but rosybrown (#BC8F8F) 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.

#BC856C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC856C

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC856C works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC856C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC856C Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #BC856C Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Rosy Brown 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #BC856C Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Rosy Brown 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 #BC856C Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BC856C Secondary #CFBAB1 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rosy Brown 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 Rosy Brown carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BC856C 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

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 77/100

High

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 62/100

High

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

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #BC856C

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People also use #BC856C with

Puce Dark Khaki Iceberg 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 5.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE7E4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCA06C — 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 #BC856C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC856C;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 133 108;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(66.5% 0.077 45.4);
  --color-50: #FAF6F4;
  --color-100: #F3E8E3;
  --color-200: #E5D1C7;
  --color-300: #CFAFA0;
  --color-400: #B88E7A;
  --color-500: #9B6E5A;
  --color-600: #78584A;
  --color-700: #564238;
  --color-800: #392D28;
  --color-900: #241D1A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rosy-brown: {
    50: '#FAF6F4',
    100: '#F3E8E3',
    200: '#E5D1C7',
    300: '#CFAFA0',
    400: '#B88E7A',
    500: '#9B6E5A',
    600: '#78584A',
    700: '#564238',
    800: '#392D28',
    900: '#241D1A',
  },
}

$base: #BC856C;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FAF6F4;
$base-100: #F3E8E3;
$base-200: #E5D1C7;
$base-300: #CFAFA0;
$base-400: #B88E7A;
$base-500: #9B6E5A;
$base-600: #78584A;
$base-700: #564238;
$base-800: #392D28;
$base-900: #241D1A;
$base-hover: #A2664B;
$base-subtle: #E8DCD6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC856C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FAF6F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F3E8E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E5D1C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#CFAFA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#B88E7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9B6E5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#78584A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#564238",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#392D28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241D1A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}