#BC3C44 Hex Color
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A bold, brick-leaning red. #bc3c44 is strongly saturated with terracotta warmth, and it reads mellow rather than sharp despite the punch. Use it as an accent or call-to-action color, since a full background can overwhelm a layout. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.4:1. Pair it with deep navy for contrast that feels richer than plain white.
Questions about #bc3c44
What is #bc3c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc3c44 is rgb(188, 60, 68), in HSL hsl(356, 52%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 64%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc3c44?
#bc3c44 pairs well with deep navy, warm cream, and muted olive for a grounded, rustic palette. Skip bright orange or pink companions, which flatten its depth.
Is #bc3c44 readable on white or black?
#bc3c44 has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.