#BC0114 Hex Color
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Strong and highly saturated, #bc0114 is a warm red with a slightly crimson undertone. Its medium-dark value creates urgency and impact without looking fluorescent, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, and sales graphics. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or cream, and pair it with white text for clear contrast. The hex code for this red is #bc0114.
Questions about #bc0114
What is #bc0114 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc0114 is rgb(188, 1, 20), in HSL hsl(354, 99%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 89%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc0114?
#bc0114 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted neutrals, giving its saturated warm red room to stand out; a restrained teal accent can add complementary contrast without competing with the main color.
Does #bc0114 read as a warm or cool red?
#bc0114 reads as a warm red because its RGB balance is dominated by red, with a slight crimson undertone rather than a blue or violet cast. Its high saturation and medium-dark value give it an energetic, urgent presence.
Where can #bc0114 work well in design?
#bc0114 works well for calls to action, sale badges, sports graphics, and small emphasis areas where urgency matters, especially when a design needs a warm, high-impact accent without filling the whole layout. Use it selectively against cream, white, or dark neutral backgrounds.
Is #bc0114 readable on white or black?
#bc0114 has a 6.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.