#BC0B37 Hex Color
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#bc0b37 is a saturated, medium-dark red with cool berry undertones and a forceful presence. Its strong chroma brings urgency, passion, and energy to calls to action, sports branding, and sales graphics. Use the hex code #bc0b37 as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. White text remains highly readable, with about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #bc0b37
What is #bc0b37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc0b37 is rgb(188, 11, 55), in HSL hsl(345, 89%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 71%, 26%.
Which colors pair well with #bc0b37 in a palette?
#bc0b37 pairs well with white, soft neutrals, and charcoal, while pale blue-green or muted sage can provide restrained contrast without competing with its saturated berry-red character in balanced layouts and brand systems.
Does #bc0b37 look warm or cool?
#bc0b37 reads as a cool-leaning red because its saturated red base carries noticeable berry undertones, giving it a sharper, more dramatic feel than warmer orange-reds in most palettes and interfaces.
Is #bc0b37 readable on white or black?
#bc0b37 has a 6.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.