#BC003C Hex Color
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#bc003c is a saturated crimson red with a bluish undertone that keeps it rich instead of orange. Its low lightness gives it real weight, so it earns its place as a 10% accent, a call-to-action button, or a single bold shape rather than a full background. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.6:1 contrast, enough for small body text. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to balance its heat.
Questions about #bc003c
What is #bc003c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc003c is rgb(188, 0, 60), in HSL hsl(341, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 68%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc003c?
Deep teal and charcoal temper its intensity without dulling it, while blush pink softens it for romance-driven palettes. Avoid pairing it with orange or magenta, which fight its undertone and muddy the result.
Is #bc003c readable on white or black?
#bc003c has a 6.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.