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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC5254 — Brick Red
#BC5254 is a mid-tone moderately 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 #BC5254
- fbf4f4
- eed2d3
- e0b0b1
- d38f90
- c66d6e
- b94b4d
- 993c3d
- 782f30
- 562122
- 341415
- 120707
Color schemes using #BC5254
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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#BC5254 FAQ
What color is #BC5254?
#BC5254 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 359 degrees, 44% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC5254?
#BC5254 is rgb(188, 82, 84) in RGB, hsl(359, 44%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 55%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC5254?
White text on this background reaches 4.69:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.47:1.
What colors go well with #BC5254?
Its direct complement is #52BCBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #52BC85 and #5289BC gives you contrast without the vibration.