RosyBrown — #BC8F8F HEX Color

#BC8F8Frgb(188, 143, 143)

About RosyBrown

RosyBrown (#BC8F8F) is a warm, mid, muted red tone with a hue of 0°, saturation of 25% and lightness of 65%. It works well for branding and call-to-action elements and conveys a energetic feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 2.81:1, while on black it reaches 7.46:1 — so prefer black text when using #BC8F8F as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#BC8F8F

RGBrgb(188, 143, 143)

HSLhsl(0°, 25%, 65%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 24%, 24%, 26%)

CIELABLab(63.6, 17, 6.6)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

2.81:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

7.46:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #BC8F8F as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #BC8F8F;

color: #BC8F8F;

border: 2px solid #BC8F8F;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BC8F8F, #8fbcbc);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #bc8f8f;
  --color-primary-rgb: 188, 143, 143;
  --color-primary-hsl: 0, 25%, 65%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #BC8F8F?

Color #BC8F8F is commonly known as RosyBrown. It is a warm, mid, muted red tone.

Is #BC8F8F a warm or cool color?

RosyBrown (#BC8F8F) is a warm color. With a hue of 0°, it falls in the red family.

What colors go well with #BC8F8F?

Colors that pair well with RosyBrown (#BC8F8F) include its complementary color (#8FBCBC), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous red tones for harmonious palettes.