#BC6E99 Hex Color
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#bc6e99 is a muted, dusty pink with a distinctly warm, earthy undertone. It carries a low saturation that makes it versatile for branding and print, avoiding the harshness of brighter alternatives. Because it pairs well with deep charcoal grays or olive greens, use this hex code as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It provides readable contrast for black text in UI design.
Questions about #bc6e99
What is #bc6e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc6e99 is rgb(188, 110, 153), in HSL hsl(327, 37%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 19%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bc6e99?
Is #bc6e99 suitable for text on websites?
#bc6e99 provides decent readability against very dark backgrounds but should be used carefully for large text or decorative elements. It generally lacks the contrast required for small, accessible body copy, so pair it with darker text colors to maintain readability.
Is #bc6e99 readable on white or black?
#bc6e99 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.