#BC4252 Hex Color
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#bc4252 is a warm, saturated red with brick and terracotta undertones. Its strong yet softened finish brings energy, urgency, and rustic warmth to branding, calls to action, and autumn palettes. Use it as a 10% accent with cream or deep navy rather than a full background. White text remains readable, with about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #bc4252.
Questions about #bc4252
What is #bc4252 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc4252 is rgb(188, 66, 82), in HSL hsl(352, 48%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 56%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc4252?
Does #bc4252 feel warm or cool?
#bc4252 reads as a warm red because its brick and terracotta undertones soften the saturated base; it brings energy and urgency while retaining a grounded, autumnal feel in branding and interface accents.
Is #bc4252 readable on white or black?
#bc4252 has a 5.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.