#BC4036 Hex Color
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The hex code #bc4036 is a saturated, warm red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its moderate depth brings energy and boldness without looking neon, making it effective for calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and rustic accents. Use it sparingly against pale neutrals. White text provides about 5.4:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #bc4036
What is #bc4036 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc4036 is rgb(188, 64, 54), in HSL hsl(4, 55%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 71%, 26%.
Is #bc4036 a warm or cool color?
#bc4036 is a warm, saturated red because its earthy terracotta undertones shift it away from blue-based reds. Its moderate depth keeps it bold without the neon quality of brighter reds, making it suitable for energetic accents.
What colors pair well with #bc4036?
Is #bc4036 readable on white or black?
#bc4036 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.