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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC243B — Cardinal
#BC243B is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #BC243B
- fdf2f4
- f5cbd1
- eea3ae
- e67c8c
- df5469
- d72d47
- b32238
- 8c1b2c
- 64131f
- 3d0c13
- 150407
Color schemes using #BC243B
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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#BC243B FAQ
What color is #BC243B?
#BC243B is a shade of cardinal in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 68% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BC243B?
#BC243B is rgb(188, 36, 59) in RGB, hsl(351, 68%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 81%, 69%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC243B?
White text on this background reaches 6.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.45:1.
What colors go well with #BC243B?
Its direct complement is #24BCA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #24BC59 and #2487BC gives you contrast without the vibration.