#BC340F Hex Color
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Closer to a glowing ember than a pure red, #bc340f is a saturated shade with strong orange undertones. That heat makes it a natural accent for calls to action, sale badges, and food packaging. Pair it with cream or deep teal to keep it from overwhelming a layout. White text reads clearly on top, so it can sit behind small body copy.
Questions about #bc340f
What is #bc340f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc340f is rgb(188, 52, 15), in HSL hsl(13, 85%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 92%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc340f?
Cream, charcoal, and deep teal all flatter #bc340f without competing with its heat. Cream softens it for large surfaces, while teal creates a sharp complementary contrast that suits sports and entertainment branding. Try teal for accents against this red.
Is #bc340f readable on white or black?
#bc340f has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.