#BC7C84 Hex Color
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#bc7c84 is a muted, dusty rose shade with significant unsaturated warmth. Because it lacks the intensity of a primary red, it feels approachable rather than urgent. This color serves best as a supporting tone or accent, as it can appear muddy when used as a full-page background. Pair it with dark charcoal text for high legibility, as the shade meets AA accessibility standards for readability.
Questions about #bc7c84
What is #bc7c84 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc7c84 is rgb(188, 124, 132), in HSL hsl(353, 32%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 30%, 26%.
How should I use #bc7c84 in my designs?
Use #bc7c84 as a supporting accent or secondary element rather than a full-page background, as it can appear muddy when applied to large areas. Pair it with charcoal or deep neutral text to ensure high legibility and strong contrast.
Does #bc7c84 read as a warm or cool tone?
It reads as a warm tone due to its unsaturated rose undertones. Because it lacks the high intensity of a primary red, it feels approachable and grounded, making it useful for projects that require a soft, vintage feel without being overly loud.
Is #bc7c84 readable on white or black?
#bc7c84 has a 3.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.35:1 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.