What color is #BC525D?

#BC525D is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(188, 82, 93), and in HSL hsl(354, 44%, 53%).

Is #BC525D accessible as text?

On white, #BC525D has a contrast ratio of 4.66:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.50:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC525D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC525D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #BC525D?

#BC525D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #52BCB1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC525D below.

Is #BC525D good for buttons?

#BC525D works for buttons; white text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #BC525D the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BC525D is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC525D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC525D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC525D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC525D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC525D Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Brick Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC525D Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #989664 Secondary #3C3833

Brick Red anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BC525D Secondary #7C4829 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Brick Red plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BC525D Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Brick Red sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BC525D Secondary #C09899 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Brick Red is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Brick Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BC525D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 84/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 63/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 96/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 18/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC525D with

Pale Violet Red Peru Verdigris Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFDFE1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC6B52 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #BC525D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC525D;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 82 93;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(57.6% 0.137 16.1);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E3;
  --color-200: #E8C4C8;
  --color-300: #D49BA1;
  --color-400: #BD757C;
  --color-500: #A1545B;
  --color-600: #7C464B;
  --color-700: #593639;
  --color-800: #3B2628;
  --color-900: #25191A;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  brick-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E3',
    200: '#E8C4C8',
    300: '#D49BA1',
    400: '#BD757C',
    500: '#A1545B',
    600: '#7C464B',
    700: '#593639',
    800: '#3B2628',
    900: '#25191A',
  },
}

$base: #BC525D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E3;
$base-200: #E8C4C8;
$base-300: #D49BA1;
$base-400: #BD757C;
$base-500: #A1545B;
$base-600: #7C464B;
$base-700: #593639;
$base-800: #3B2628;
$base-900: #25191A;
$base-hover: #9C3D46;
$base-subtle: #E7CFD1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC525D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D49BA1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD757C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A1545B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C464B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593639",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC525D

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Pairs with #BC525D

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