#BC9494 Hex Color
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#bc9494 is a muted, dusty rose with strong gray undertones. This desaturated shade feels gentle and approachable, making it a reliable choice for soft branding or delicate UI backgrounds. It pairs well with charcoal or dark slate grays, which ground the dusty pink hue. Because it is highly readable against black text, you can use this hex code for body copy without accessibility concerns.
Questions about #bc9494
What is #bc9494 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc9494 is rgb(188, 148, 148), in HSL hsl(0, 23%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 21%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bc9494?
The gray undertones in #bc9494 pair best with charcoal or deep slate for a grounded look, or with muted creams to emphasize its softness. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, which can overwhelm its delicate, dusty character.
Is #bc9494 readable on white or black?
#bc9494 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.