What color is #BC5656?

#BC5656 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(188, 86, 86), and in HSL hsl(0, 43%, 54%).

Is #BC5656 accessible as text?

On white, #BC5656 has a contrast ratio of 4.56:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC5656, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC5656?

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

What colors go well with #BC5656?

#BC5656 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #57BCBC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC5656 below.

Is #BC5656 good for buttons?

#BC5656 works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #BC5656 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BC5656 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC5656 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC5656

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC5656 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC5656 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC5656 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Indian 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 #BC5656 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Indian 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 #BC5656 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222F

Indian 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 #BC5656 Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Indian 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 #BC5656 Secondary #C09A98 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Indian 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 Indian Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BC5656 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 71/100

High

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

Luxury 49/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 95/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 20/100

Very low

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

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC5656 with

Pale Violet Red Camel 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 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE0E0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC7957 — 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 #BC5656 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC5656;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 86 86;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.1% 0.132 22.0);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E1;
  --color-200: #E8C5C5;
  --color-300: #D39C9C;
  --color-400: #BD7575;
  --color-500: #A05555;
  --color-600: #7C4646;
  --color-700: #593636;
  --color-800: #3B2626;
  --color-900: #241919;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E1',
    200: '#E8C5C5',
    300: '#D39C9C',
    400: '#BD7575',
    500: '#A05555',
    600: '#7C4646',
    700: '#593636',
    800: '#3B2626',
    900: '#241919',
  },
}

$base: #BC5656;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E1;
$base-200: #E8C5C5;
$base-300: #D39C9C;
$base-400: #BD7575;
$base-500: #A05555;
$base-600: #7C4646;
$base-700: #593636;
$base-800: #3B2626;
$base-900: #241919;
$base-hover: #9E3F3F;
$base-subtle: #E7D0D0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC5656",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C5C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39C9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7575",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A05555",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C4646",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#593636",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2626",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#241919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC5656

Color Lab

Pairs with #BC5656

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