#BC0024 Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, #bc0024 is a warm, slightly blue-leaning red with enough depth to feel forceful rather than bright. Its intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and emergency accents. Use it sparingly against pale neutrals, or pair it with charcoal for a sharper palette. White text remains readable, with about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #bc0024.
Questions about #bc0024
What is #bc0024 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc0024 is rgb(188, 0, 36), in HSL hsl(349, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 81%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc0024?
#bc0024 pairs well with pale neutrals, charcoal, and warm off-white because these quieter tones temper its saturation while preserving the red’s bold, urgent character in interfaces, packaging, and identity work.
Does #bc0024 look warm or cool?
#bc0024 reads as a warm, forceful red with a slight blue lean, giving it more intensity and authority than orange-red shades while retaining a crisp edge in visual identities and accent-driven layouts.
Is #bc0024 readable on white or black?
#bc0024 has a 6.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.