#BC2912 Hex Color
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Loud and fairly dark, this red burns with orange undertones. #bc2912 carries real heat, which makes it a strong pick for calls to action, sale badges, and sports branding. It works best as an accent in a 60/30/10 layout rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm a page. White text on it hits about 6.1:1 contrast, so small copy still passes AA.
Questions about #bc2912
What is #bc2912 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc2912 is rgb(188, 41, 18), in HSL hsl(8, 83%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 90%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc2912?
Deep teals and forest greens cool this red down, while charcoal grounds it for bold branding. Skip soft pinks and pastels, which get steamrolled by its intensity.
Is #bc2912 readable on white or black?
#bc2912 has a 6.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.