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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC0609 — Cherry Red
#BC0609 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 359° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BC0609
- fff0f0
- fdc3c4
- fc9597
- fa686a
- f93a3d
- f80d11
- cf060a
- a10508
- 740405
- 460203
- 190101
Color schemes using #BC0609
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BC0609 FAQ
What color is #BC0609?
#BC0609 is a shade of cherry red in the red family. It has a hue of 359 degrees, 94% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BC0609?
#BC0609 is rgb(188, 6, 9) in RGB, hsl(359, 94%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 97%, 95%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC0609?
White text on this background reaches 6.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.17:1.
What colors go well with #BC0609?
Its direct complement is #06BCB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #06BC5E and #0664BC gives you contrast without the vibration.