#BC9B9D Hex Color
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#bc9b9d is an ashy, desaturated red that leans into dusty, muted territory. Unlike bright, aggressive reds, this shade offers a calm, weathered aesthetic that works well as a supporting tone in brand palettes. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays to create subtle, professional contrast. The hex code for this color is #bc9b9d, which provides excellent accessibility for small text when paired with black.
Questions about #bc9b9d
What is #bc9b9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bc9b9d is rgb(188, 155, 157), in HSL hsl(356, 20%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 16%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bc9b9d for a professional look?
#bc9b9d works effectively when contrasted against deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its dusty quality. For a warmer, complementary palette, consider mixing this muted red with earthy terracotta or soft, neutral beige tones.
Is #bc9b9d a warm or cool tone?
#bc9b9d generally reads as a warm, desaturated red, but its heavy gray base gives it a neutral, moody feel. Because it sits between a true red and a soft brown, it acts more like a neutral than a vibrant accent.
Is #bc9b9d readable on white or black?
#bc9b9d has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.31:1 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.