#BC745C Hex Color
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This dusty, terracotta-toned red offers a muted warmth without the intensity of primary colors. Because it is unsaturated and matte, #bc745c functions best as a grounding neutral rather than a high-energy accent. It pairs effectively with cool charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, balanced contrast. You can use it for small UI elements, as it provides sufficient contrast for readable body text against black.
Questions about #bc745c
What is #bc745c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc745c is rgb(188, 116, 92), in HSL hsl(15, 42%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 51%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #bc745c?
Because #bc745c has an unsaturated, earthy quality, it pairs exceptionally well with cool charcoal or slate grays to balance its warmth. It also works as a sophisticated accent against crisp, clean whites or soft, neutral creams for a balanced, modern look.
Is #bc745c readable on white or black?
#bc745c has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.