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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC2981 — Brick Red
#BC2981 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 324° 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.
#bc2981
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Tints and shades of #BC2981
- fcf2f8
- f4cce4
- eba6cf
- e37fbb
- da59a7
- d23292
- af2678
- 881e5e
- 621543
- 3b0d29
- 15050e
Color schemes using #BC2981
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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#BC2981 FAQ
What color is #BC2981?
#BC2981 is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 324 degrees, 64% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BC2981?
#BC2981 is rgb(188, 41, 129) in RGB, hsl(324, 64%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 78%, 31%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC2981?
White text on this background reaches 5.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.77:1.
What colors go well with #BC2981?
Its direct complement is #29BC64. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #38BC29 and #29BCAE gives you contrast without the vibration.