#BC4516 Hex Color
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#bc4516 is a saturated, warm red with earthy orange undertones and medium-dark lightness. It works best as a small accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and interface alerts. Pair it with cream or deep navy, and use white text for its 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #bc4516.
Questions about #bc4516
What is #bc4516 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc4516 is rgb(188, 69, 22), in HSL hsl(17, 79%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 88%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc4516?
Where does #bc4516 work best?
#bc4516 works best as a controlled accent in calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and interface alerts, where its saturated warmth attracts attention without needing to cover an entire layout.
Is #bc4516 readable on white or black?
#bc4516 has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.