#BC1D25 Hex Color
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Not a soft blush or muted brick, this red is loud and unapologetic. The hex code #bc1d25 is saturated yet dark, which gives it real weight as an accent, button, or call to action. Full backgrounds can feel heavy, so let it lead in small doses. White text reads clearly on top at about 6.3:1 contrast, and it pairs well with warm gold or deep teal.
Questions about #bc1d25
What is #bc1d25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc1d25 is rgb(188, 29, 37), in HSL hsl(357, 73%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 80%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc1d25?
Is #bc1d25 readable on white or black?
#bc1d25 has a 6.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.