#BC3B27 Hex Color
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This saturated, terracotta red brings intense energy to any project. Because of its weight, #bc3b27 works best as a primary accent color rather than a full-page background. It offers enough contrast to support white text comfortably, making it a strong choice for clickable buttons or UI highlights. The hex code for this warm, brick-inspired shade is #bc3b27.
Questions about #bc3b27
What is #bc3b27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc3b27 is rgb(188, 59, 39), in HSL hsl(8, 66%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 79%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc3b27 for a balanced palette?
Is #bc3b27 a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
Due to its high saturation and relative darkness, #bc3b27 is generally too intense for body text or large blocks of content. It is much more effective as a functional accent, such as for navigation links, primary buttons, or warning indicators that require immediate user attention.
Is #bc3b27 readable on white or black?
#bc3b27 has a 5.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.79:1 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.