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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC1A55 — Cardinal
#BC1A55 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 338° 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.
#bc1a55
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Tints and shades of #BC1A55
- fdf2f6
- f8c8da
- f29fbd
- ec76a1
- e74c85
- e12369
- bc1a55
- 921442
- 690e30
- 40091d
- 16030a
Color schemes using #BC1A55
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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#BC1A55 FAQ
What color is #BC1A55?
#BC1A55 is a shade of cardinal in the pink family. It has a hue of 338 degrees, 76% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BC1A55?
#BC1A55 is rgb(188, 26, 85) in RGB, hsl(338, 76%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 86%, 55%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC1A55?
White text on this background reaches 6.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.42:1.
What colors go well with #BC1A55?
Its direct complement is #1ABC81. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1ABC2F and #1AA7BC gives you contrast without the vibration.