analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC3E10 — Rust
#BC3E10 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 16° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#bc3e10
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Tints and shades of #BC3E10
- fef4f1
- fad4c6
- f6b39b
- f3926f
- ef7244
- eb5119
- c44111
- 99330d
- 6e240a
- 431606
- 170802
Color schemes using #BC3E10
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BC3E10 FAQ
What color is #BC3E10?
#BC3E10 is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 84% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BC3E10?
#BC3E10 is rgb(188, 62, 16) in RGB, hsl(16, 84%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 67%, 91%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC3E10?
White text on this background reaches 5.48:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.83:1.
What colors go well with #BC3E10?
Its direct complement is #108EBC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #10BC94 and #1038BC gives you contrast without the vibration.