Information about #BC7D42 color

#BC7D42 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BC7D42 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(188, 125, 66) — 73.7% red, 49% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 25 / 48 / 26. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BC7D42 is a confidently colored orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Golden Oak (#BB8141). Nearby in the Register you will also find Brandy Punch (#C07C40) and Jandal (#B78239).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 125, 66)), which gives #BC7D42 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BC7D42 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. #BC7D42 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BC7D42 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BC7D42 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BC7D42 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#BC7D42 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BC7D42 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#BC7D42 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #BC7D42

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Golden Oak color link
Golden Oak

#BB8141

Brandy Punch color link
Brandy Punch

#C07C40

Jandal color link
Jandal

#B78239

Noosa color link
Noosa

#B78038

Tiger Orange color link
Tiger Orange

#C88141

Filmpro Yellow Oxide color link
Filmpro Yellow Oxide

#B98036

Bamboo color link
Bamboo

#BA6F3F

Pendragon color link
Pendragon

#B2723E

Durian color link
Durian

#B07939

Arazi color link
Arazi

#C16E3F

Clay Brown color link
Clay Brown

#B2713D

Zest color link
Zest

#C6723B

#BC7D42 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC7D42
  • RGB188, 125, 66
  • CMYK0, 25, 48, 26
  • CSSrgb(188, 125, 66)
  • HSL29°, 48%, 50%
  • HSL Precise29.016°, 48.031%, 49.804%
  • HSV29°, 65%, 74%
  • HSB29°, 65%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.737, 0.490, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.737, 0.490, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.737, 0.490, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBC7D42
  • DECIMAL ID12352834
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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