#BC0404 Hex Color

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#bc0404 is a saturated, warm red with strong depth and a vivid, forceful presence. This hex code suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and urgent accents more than full-page backgrounds. Use it sparingly against neutral tones, and choose white text for clear small-text contrast, measured at about 6.7:1.

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What is #bc0404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #bc0404 is rgb(188, 4, 4), in HSL hsl(0, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 98%, 26%.

What colors pair well with #bc0404?

Pair #bc0404 with charcoal or warm cream to soften its intensity, or with muted sage for an unexpected contrast that feels more editorial than sporty in branding and packaging. Keep supporting colors restrained so the red remains the focal point.

Is #bc0404 readable on white or black?

#bc0404 has a 6.65:1 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.

#BC0404 Hex Color

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