#BC373A Hex Color
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This saturated brick red feels rooted and warm, carrying a grounded energy that works best as a bold accent rather than a full page background. Because it holds strong intensity, it commands attention for calls to action or seasonal highlights. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance the heat. The hex code for this color is #bc373a, which offers sufficient contrast for legible white text.
Questions about #bc373a
What is #bc373a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc373a is rgb(188, 55, 58), in HSL hsl(359, 55%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 69%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc373a?
Is #bc373a readable on white or black?
#bc373a has a 5.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.