What color is #BC5665?

#BC5665 is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(188, 86, 101), and in HSL hsl(351, 43%, 54%).

Is #BC5665 accessible as text?

On white, #BC5665 has a contrast ratio of 4.51:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC5665, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC5665?

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

What colors go well with #BC5665?

#BC5665 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #57BCAD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC5665 below.

Is #BC5665 good for buttons?

#BC5665 works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #BC5665 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BC5665 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC5665 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC5665

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC5665 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC5665 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC5665 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD 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 #BC5665 Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989664 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 #BC5665 Secondary #7C4829 Surface #EBD9C1 Accent #444F3A 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 #BC5665 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 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 #BC5665 Secondary #C19B9E 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 #BC5665 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 42/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 70/100

High

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

Luxury 48/100

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

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 #BC5665 with

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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 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE0E2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC6A57 — 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 #BC5665 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC5665;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 86 101;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.4% 0.132 13.0);
  --color-50: #FBF4F5;
  --color-100: #F4E1E4;
  --color-200: #E8C5CA;
  --color-300: #D39CA4;
  --color-400: #BD7580;
  --color-500: #A05560;
  --color-600: #7C464E;
  --color-700: #59363B;
  --color-800: #3B2629;
  --color-900: #24191B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F5',
    100: '#F4E1E4',
    200: '#E8C5CA',
    300: '#D39CA4',
    400: '#BD7580',
    500: '#A05560',
    600: '#7C464E',
    700: '#59363B',
    800: '#3B2629',
    900: '#24191B',
  },
}

$base: #BC5665;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F5;
$base-100: #F4E1E4;
$base-200: #E8C5CA;
$base-300: #D39CA4;
$base-400: #BD7580;
$base-500: #A05560;
$base-600: #7C464E;
$base-700: #59363B;
$base-800: #3B2629;
$base-900: #24191B;
$base-hover: #9E3F4D;
$base-subtle: #E7D0D4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC5665",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C5CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D39CA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BD7580",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A05560",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7C464E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#59363B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2629",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#24191B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC5665

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Pairs with #BC5665

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