#BC0D13 Hex Color
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#bc0d13 is a saturated, strong red with a warm crimson cast and enough depth to feel forceful rather than playful. Its intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and emergency interfaces. Use it as a small accent with pale neutrals or dark charcoal, since large areas can feel overwhelming. White text meets WCAG AA body contrast. The hex code is #bc0d13.
Questions about #bc0d13
What is #bc0d13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc0d13 is rgb(188, 13, 19), in HSL hsl(358, 87%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 90%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc0d13?
Pair #bc0d13 with pale neutrals, charcoal, or warm off-white to contain its intensity; muted green-blue accents can add contrast without competing with its warm crimson cast, especially when the red is reserved for buttons, labels, or other focal details.
Does #bc0d13 read as a warm or cool red?
#bc0d13 reads as a warm red because its red channel strongly outweighs its green and blue channels, while the slightly higher blue value adds a crimson cast; it feels urgent and forceful in calls to action, alerts, and sports graphics.
Is #bc0d13 readable on white or black?
#bc0d13 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.