#BC5D5D Hex Color
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#bc5d5d is a muted brick red with terracotta warmth and a dusty, weathered feel. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a loud statement. Pair it with sage or olive for a rustic palette, or cream for something softer. With black text at about 4.9:1 contrast, it clears WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code #bc5d5d suits autumn themes, branding, and warm UI accents.
Questions about #bc5d5d
What is #bc5d5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc5d5d is rgb(188, 93, 93), in HSL hsl(0, 41%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 51%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc5d5d?
Sage green and olive bring out the earthy side of #bc5d5d, while cream softens its warmth for a gentler palette. For higher contrast, try deep teal or charcoal.
Is #bc5d5d readable on white or black?
#bc5d5d has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.