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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BC5F5C — Caramel
#BC5F5C is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 2° 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 #BC5F5C
- fbf4f4
- edd4d3
- dfb3b2
- d29290
- c4726f
- b7514e
- 97413e
- 763330
- 552423
- 331615
- 120807
Color schemes using #BC5F5C
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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#BC5F5C FAQ
What color is #BC5F5C?
#BC5F5C is a shade of caramel in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 42% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BC5F5C?
#BC5F5C is rgb(188, 95, 92) in RGB, hsl(2, 42%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 49%, 51%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BC5F5C?
White text on this background reaches 4.26:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.93:1.
What colors go well with #BC5F5C?
Its direct complement is #5CB9BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5CBC8F and #5C89BC gives you contrast without the vibration.