#BC2F3F Hex Color
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Reach for #bc2f3f when a button, sale banner, or accent needs to grab attention without going harsh. This saturated red leans warm and mellow, with enough depth to stay rich at large sizes. It works best as an accent in a 60/30/10 split, flatters navy and cream, and white text passes contrast checks on top of it. The hex code #bc2f3f brings energy wherever you place it.
Questions about #bc2f3f
What is #bc2f3f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc2f3f is rgb(188, 47, 63), in HSL hsl(353, 60%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 66%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc2f3f?
This red looks richer against deep navy and charcoal than against bright white, which can wash it out. Cream and warm gold tones also flatter its mellow warmth.
Is #bc2f3f readable on white or black?
#bc2f3f has a 5.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.