#BC2487 Hex Color
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A saturated magenta pink closer to bougainvillea than bubblegum. The hex code #bc2487 is dark and vivid enough to carry white text at a 5.6:1 ratio, past the AA threshold. It earns its keep as a bold 10 percent accent on buttons, highlights, or packaging rather than a full background. Next to deep teal or charcoal it reads richer than beside white, where it can look thin.
Questions about #bc2487
What is #bc2487 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc2487 is rgb(188, 36, 135), in HSL hsl(321, 68%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 28%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc2487?
Deep teal, charcoal, and dark plum all make #bc2487 look richer, since its high saturation needs a heavy neighbor to anchor it. Soft cream works too when you want a lighter palette.
Is #bc2487 readable on white or black?
#bc2487 has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.