#BC655E Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #bc655e is a warm reddish tone with dusty terracotta undertones. Its low saturation gives interfaces and branding a grounded, understated feel, while the red base adds warmth and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or olive rather than a dominant background. The hex code #bc655e supports black body text at about 5.2:1, meeting WCAG AA for normal text.
Questions about #bc655e
What is #bc655e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc655e is rgb(188, 101, 94), in HSL hsl(4, 41%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 50%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc655e?
Is #bc655e a warm or cool color?
The #bc655e hex color reads as a warm, muted red because its red base is softened by dusty terracotta undertones and low saturation rather than a bright, vivid red tone. It creates a grounded, matte mood for editorial accents and understated branding.
Is #bc655e readable on white or black?
#bc655e has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.