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Rosybrown Color — #BC8F8F

Complete color reference for #BC8F8F: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#BC8F8F
RGBrgb(188, 143, 143)
HSLhsl(0, 25%, 65%)
HSVhsv(0, 24%, 74%)
CMYKC:0% M:24% Y:24% K:26%
CSS Colorrosybrown
Decimal12357519
Luminance0.3232

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#BC8F8F on White
Ratio: 2.81:1 — Fail
#BC8F8F on Black
Ratio: 7.46:1 — AAA
White on #BC8F8F
Ratio: 2.81:1 — Fail
Black on #BC8F8F
Ratio: 7.46:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCF9F9
100#F5EEEE
200#EBDDDD
300#E1CDCD
400#D3B6B6
500#BC8F8F
600#967272
700#715656
800#4B3939
900#2F2424

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #BC8F8F?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(188, 143, 143). The red channel is 188, green is 143, and blue is 143 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #BC8F8F?

The HSL value is hsl(0, 25%, 65%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 25%, and lightness is 65%.

Does #BC8F8F meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #BC8F8F achieves a 2.81:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 7.46:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #BC8F8F?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #BC8F8F is #8FBCBC.