Color #BC4E64 Color / Colour Code #BC4E64
This page shows the hex color code for color #bc4e64 (#BC4E64). The colour is a red tone with 45% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BC4E64 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BC4E64 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 318, 348, and 18 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 348, 108, and 228 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BC4E64
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 348 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 348 to 33 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 348 with its complement at 168 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BC4E64
Lightness variations at hue 348 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BC4E64
Design Use Cases for #BC4E64
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #BC4E64 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 52% lightness, #BC4E64 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#BC4E64 falls in the red spectrum (hue 348). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BC4E64 (hue 348) to its complement at hue 168. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 18. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bc4e64, #4ebca6);
CSS Code for #BC4E64
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About Color #BC4E64 (#BC4E64)
#BC4E64 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 188 red, 78 green, and 100 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 348 degrees with 45% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BC4E64 is 113/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 59% magenta, 47% yellow, and 26% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BC4E64 against white is 4.76:1 and against black is 4.41:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 36% lightness.
The complementary colour #4EBCA6 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BC4E64. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BC4E9B and #BC6F4E, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BC4E64
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BC4E64?
- #BC4E64 is Color #BC4E64, a red color (colour) with RGB(188, 78, 100), HSL(348, 45%, 52%), and CMYK(0%, 59%, 47%, 26%). Its perceived brightness is 113/255.
- Is #BC4E64 accessible for text?
- Against white, #BC4E64 has a contrast ratio of 4.76:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.41:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BC4E64?
- The complementary colour is #4EBCA6 (hue 168). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BC4E9B and #BC6F4E. The triadic palette adds #64BC4E and #4E64BC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BC4E64 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bc4e64; or rgb(188, 78, 100); or hsl(348, 45%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 348 45% 52%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.