#BC4A3E Hex Color
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This saturated brick red balances aggressive energy with a grounded, earthy warmth. Because #bc4a3e sits between a true primary red and terracotta, it functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a main background. Pair it with soft cream or slate blue to prevent it from overwhelming a composition. The hex code #bc4a3e provides enough contrast for white text, making it legible for web typography.
Questions about #bc4a3e
What is #bc4a3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc4a3e is rgb(188, 74, 62), in HSL hsl(6, 50%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 67%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc4a3e?
This brick red balances effectively when paired with neutral, softer tones that prevent it from overwhelming the eyes. Use cream or light off-white to create a classic, grounded look, or choose a muted slate blue to provide a sophisticated contrast.
Is #bc4a3e suitable for body text on a white background?
No, #bc4a3e typically lacks the contrast ratio required for comfortable long-form reading on white backgrounds. It works best as a vibrant accent for headers, call-to-action buttons, or graphical elements rather than small, standard body typography.
Is #bc4a3e readable on white or black?
#bc4a3e has a 5.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.18:1 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.