#BC2F22 Hex Color
An intense and high energy saturated red
#bc2f22 is an intense, saturated red that demands immediate attention. This bold shade works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. It pairs effectively with cool grays or deep navies to temper its natural heat. Because white text maintains a strong 5.9:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, it remains readable for small, critical interface elements.
Questions about #bc2f22
What is #bc2f22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc2f22 is rgb(188, 47, 34), in HSL hsl(5, 69%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 82%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #bc2f22 in a user interface?
#bc2f22 serves best as a purposeful accent color rather than a primary background shade. Use it sparingly for critical interface highlights like error states, urgent buttons, or notification badges to ensure the high saturation does not overwhelm your design.
Which neutral colors balance the heat of #bc2f22?
Is #bc2f22 readable on white or black?
#bc2f22 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.