#BC2D36 Hex Color
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Not a bright fire-engine red, #bc2d36 is a deeper, warmer red with a mellow edge. Its strong saturation makes it a natural accent for calls to action, sale badges, and sports branding. Full backgrounds can feel heavy, so use it in small doses. It looks richer against deep navy than against plain white. White text on the hex code #bc2d36 also clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #bc2d36
What is #bc2d36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc2d36 is rgb(188, 45, 54), in HSL hsl(356, 61%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 71%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc2d36?
Deep navy, charcoal, and cream all flatter this red, and gold adds warmth without clashing. Plain white is its weakest neighbor, since it drains the color's richness. Use navy for contrast or cream for a softer, vintage feel.
Is #bc2d36 readable on white or black?
#bc2d36 has a 5.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.56:1 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.