#BC648A Hex Color
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Cosmetics packaging, candy wrappers, and floral branding often reach for a muted pink like this one. #bc648a has warm, grayed undertones that read mellow rather than sugary. Its mid lightness makes it a solid supporting tone, though it can turn muddy across large areas. Black text stays readable on top at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #bc648a
What is #bc648a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc648a is rgb(188, 100, 138), in HSL hsl(334, 40%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 27%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc648a?
Deep teal and dark plum both make #bc648a look richer than cream or white do. For type, black reads clearly on it at about 5.3:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text.
Does #bc648a read warm or cool?
Warm. Its red base and low saturation give it a dusty, mellow warmth, closer to dried roses than bright bubblegum pink.
Is #bc648a readable on white or black?
#bc648a has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.