#BC6446 Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark red with a warm orange pull. #bc6446 reads like dried clay or brick, calm enough for large surfaces yet still clearly red. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent in a 60/30/10 palette; next to pure white it can turn muddy, so deep teal or cream flatter it more. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5:1 contrast.
Questions about #bc6446
What is #bc6446 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc6446 is rgb(188, 100, 70), in HSL hsl(15, 47%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 63%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc6446?
#bc6446 pairs best with deep teal, sage, and cream, which bring out its warm clay undertones. Cool blues and greens balance its warmth, while pale neutrals keep it from reading flat.
Is #bc6446 readable on white or black?
#bc6446 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.