#BC1019 Hex Color
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Saturated and dark, this red burns at full intensity without tipping into neon. The hex code #bc1019 works hardest as an accent or bold graphic element, where its heat reads as urgency and passion. White text sits comfortably on it at about 6.5:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to keep the warmth from taking over a layout.
Questions about #bc1019
What is #bc1019 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc1019 is rgb(188, 16, 25), in HSL hsl(357, 84%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 87%, 26%.
What text color works on #bc1019?
White text is the safest choice on this red, hitting about 6.5:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Black text falls short of that threshold, so keep dark type off it.
What colors pair well with #bc1019?
Deep teal and charcoal both calm its heat, while cream softens it for food and branding work. Skip orange neighbors, which blur into its warm undertones.
Is #bc1019 readable on white or black?
#bc1019 has a 6.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.