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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC2487 — Brick Red
#BC2487 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 321° 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 #BC2487
- fdf2f9
- f5cbe6
- eea3d4
- e67cc1
- df54ae
- d72d9c
- b32280
- 8c1b64
- 641348
- 3d0c2c
- 15040f
Color schemes using #BC2487
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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#BC2487 FAQ
What color is #BC2487?
#BC2487 is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 321 degrees, 68% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BC2487?
#BC2487 is rgb(188, 36, 135) in RGB, hsl(321, 68%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 81%, 28%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC2487?
White text on this background reaches 5.61:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.74:1.
What colors go well with #BC2487?
Its direct complement is #24BC59. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3BBC24 and #24BCA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.