What color is #BC8A5B?

#BC8A5B is a medium orange. In RGB it is rgb(188, 138, 91), and in HSL hsl(29, 42%, 55%).

Is #BC8A5B accessible as text?

On white, #BC8A5B has a contrast ratio of 3.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.92:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC8A5B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC8A5B?

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

What colors go well with #BC8A5B?

#BC8A5B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5C8EBC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC8A5B below.

Is #BC8A5B good for buttons?

#BC8A5B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC8A5B — white text only reaches 3.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC8A5B the same as CSS peru?

No — #BC8A5B is not the CSS named color peru, but peru (#CD853F) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC8A5B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC8A5B

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC8A5B works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC8A5B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC8A5B Secondary #B4651B Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peru 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 #BC8A5B Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Peru 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 #BC8A5B Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Peru 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 #BC8A5B Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Peru 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 #BC8A5B Secondary #D0BEAD Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peru 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 Peru carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BC8A5B 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 81/100

Very high

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

Luxury 40/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 63/100

High

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

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC8A5B 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 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE8E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BCAB5C — 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 #BC8A5B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC8A5B;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 138 91;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(67.2% 0.088 63.7);
  --color-50: #FBF7F4;
  --color-100: #F4EAE2;
  --color-200: #E7D6C5;
  --color-300: #D3B79C;
  --color-400: #BC9876;
  --color-500: #9F7955;
  --color-600: #7B6047;
  --color-700: #584736;
  --color-800: #3B3026;
  --color-900: #241E19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peru: {
    50: '#FBF7F4',
    100: '#F4EAE2',
    200: '#E7D6C5',
    300: '#D3B79C',
    400: '#BC9876',
    500: '#9F7955',
    600: '#7B6047',
    700: '#584736',
    800: '#3B3026',
    900: '#241E19',
  },
}

$base: #BC8A5B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF7F4;
$base-100: #F4EAE2;
$base-200: #E7D6C5;
$base-300: #D3B79C;
$base-400: #BC9876;
$base-500: #9F7955;
$base-600: #7B6047;
$base-700: #584736;
$base-800: #3B3026;
$base-900: #241E19;
$base-hover: #9F6F41;
$base-subtle: #E8DCD2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC8A5B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF7F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4EAE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E7D6C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D3B79C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BC9876",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#9F7955",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7B6047",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#584736",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B3026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241E19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC8A5B

Color Lab

Pairs with #BC8A5B

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