#BC6967 Hex Color
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#bc6967 is a muted, dusty red with warm terracotta undertones and a matte, slightly bleak finish. Its softened saturation brings calm and understatement, while the red base keeps warmth and energy present. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or dark green; large areas can feel muddy. The hex code #bc6967 suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and warm accents.
Questions about #bc6967
What is #bc6967 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc6967 is rgb(188, 105, 103), in HSL hsl(1, 39%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 45%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bc6967?
Pair #bc6967 with cream, charcoal, or olive for a grounded palette that keeps its dusty warmth clear without making the layout feel overly rustic; dark olive can anchor controls, while cream suits spacious backgrounds.
Is #bc6967 warm or cool?
#bc6967 reads warm because its red base carries a muted terracotta cast, while its moderate lightness and low saturation soften the heat, giving it an earthy, settled mood rather than the sharp urgency of a vivid red.
Is #bc6967 readable on white or black?
#bc6967 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.