#BC2A0E Hex Color
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A burnt, brick-like red with real heat behind it. #bc2a0e is saturated but dark enough to hold its own on white, and white text clears contrast requirements on it (about 6.0:1), so it works for buttons and calls to action. It reads best as a small accent or the 10% in a palette; as a full background it gets loud fast. Try it against deep navy or charcoal for a pairing with bite.
Questions about #bc2a0e
What is #bc2a0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc2a0e is rgb(188, 42, 14), in HSL hsl(10, 86%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 93%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc2a0e?
#bc2a0e pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and warm cream tones. Navy deepens its heat, while cream softens it for food and restaurant branding.
What does #bc2a0e feel like in a design?
#bc2a0e reads energetic and urgent, with the darkness of brick and the punch of flame. Use it where you want attention: sales badges, sports branding, or emergency and caution elements.
Is #bc2a0e readable on white or black?
#bc2a0e has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.