#BC1047 Hex Color
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This saturated carmine red demands instant attention with its intense, beaming energy. It serves best as a bold accent or a high-impact call to action rather than a dominant background. Because it is so loud, pair it with muted grays or charcoals to ground the look. The hex code for this vivid shade is #bc1047, which maintains sufficient contrast for white text in most interfaces.
Questions about #bc1047
What is #bc1047 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc1047 is rgb(188, 16, 71), in HSL hsl(341, 84%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 62%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc1047?
Because #bc1047 is so saturated, it works best when anchored by muted neutrals like charcoal or soft stone grays. For more vibrant combinations, a deep navy provides a sophisticated contrast that prevents the red from becoming overwhelming in a design.
Is #bc1047 a warm or cool red?
This shade leans toward a warm, energetic carmine due to its slight yellow undertones, which give it that distinct, beaming quality. It lacks the blue-toned, cooler cast found in darker berry or maroon shades, keeping its appearance bright and highly visible.
Is #bc1047 readable on white or black?
#bc1047 has a 6.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.30:1 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.