#BC4C31 Hex Color
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The hex code #bc4c31 is a warm, saturated red with earthy orange undertones, sitting between brick red and terracotta. Its strong presence suits calls to action, food branding, autumn palettes, and rustic accents, though it can feel heavy across large surfaces. Use it as a 10% accent with navy or warm cream; white text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #bc4c31
What is #bc4c31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc4c31 is rgb(188, 76, 49), in HSL hsl(12, 59%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 74%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc4c31?
For a balanced palette, #bc4c31 pairs well with navy, warm cream, and charcoal, which temper its earthy red-orange warmth and keep the saturated shade from overwhelming a layout, especially when used as an accent.
Is #bc4c31 readable on white or black?
#bc4c31 has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.