#BC997B — French Oak Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#BC997B

≈ French Oak

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On white

2.63:1

Fails AA

On black

6.65:1

Passes AA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(6.65:1)

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Hue28°Saturation35%Brightness74%

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Normal vision#BC997B

Protanopia#A49B79

Deuteranopia#ACA37B

Tritanopia#C79291

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Palettes with this color

Clay Camel Tan Palette≈Mocha Bronze Caramel Palette≈Clay Camel Sand Palette≈

Colors that go with French Oak

French Oak sits in the orange family. Pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

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Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameFrench Oak#BB9E7CΔE 3.3 CSS nameTan#D2B48CΔE 8.5 Web-safe#CC9966#CC9966ΔE 6.2

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

French Oak — meaning & where to use it

French Oak is a bright orange — it reads as warm, friendly and inviting. It's a natural fit for lifestyle, wellness and playful consumer brands, and cheerful call-to-action buttons. To keep it balanced, pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme.

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