#BC5240 Hex Color
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#bc5240 is a fairly saturated, warm red with mellow terracotta and earthy brown undertones. Its grounded strength suits rustic branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and bold sales or sports accents. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside cream, navy, or charcoal instead of a full-page background. White text on this hex code reaches about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #bc5240
What is #bc5240 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc5240 is rgb(188, 82, 64), in HSL hsl(9, 49%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 66%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc5240?
Is #bc5240 warm or cool?
#bc5240 reads as a warm red because its base leans toward terracotta and earthy brown rather than blue or violet. That warmth gives it a grounded, inviting feel, especially beside cream, tan, or other muted neutrals.
Is #bc5240 readable on white or black?
#bc5240 has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.