What color is #BC614D?

#BC614D is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(188, 97, 77), and in HSL hsl(11, 45%, 52%).

Is #BC614D accessible as text?

On white, #BC614D has a contrast ratio of 4.24:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #BC614D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BC614D?

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

What colors go well with #BC614D?

#BC614D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4EA7BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BC614D below.

Is #BC614D good for buttons?

#BC614D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #BC614D — white text only reaches 4.24:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #BC614D the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BC614D is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BC614D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BC614D

Not just a swatch — here's how #BC614D works with other colors. Named schemes with #BC614D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BC614D Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #BC614D Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959665 Secondary #3B3833

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 #BC614D Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

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 #BC614D Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

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 #BC614D Secondary #C3A098 Support #9B9186 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 #BC614D 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 47/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 41/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 76/100

High

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

Luxury 48/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 91/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 25/100

Low

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

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BC614D with

Pale Violet Red Brass Cadet Blue Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Too mid-tone for a filled button — darken for the fill. AA Large

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

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

Background Pair with #141310 text at 4.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EEE1DF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BC864E — 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 #BC614D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BC614D;
  --color-base-rgb: 188 97 77;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(59.6% 0.122 33.6);
  --color-50: #FBF5F4;
  --color-100: #F4E4E1;
  --color-200: #E8CBC4;
  --color-300: #D5A59B;
  --color-400: #BE8174;
  --color-500: #A26153;
  --color-600: #7D4F45;
  --color-700: #5A3C35;
  --color-800: #3B2A26;
  --color-900: #251B19;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FBF5F4',
    100: '#F4E4E1',
    200: '#E8CBC4',
    300: '#D5A59B',
    400: '#BE8174',
    500: '#A26153',
    600: '#7D4F45',
    700: '#5A3C35',
    800: '#3B2A26',
    900: '#251B19',
  },
}

$base: #BC614D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF5F4;
$base-100: #F4E4E1;
$base-200: #E8CBC4;
$base-300: #D5A59B;
$base-400: #BE8174;
$base-500: #A26153;
$base-600: #7D4F45;
$base-700: #5A3C35;
$base-800: #3B2A26;
$base-900: #251B19;
$base-hover: #9A4C3A;
$base-subtle: #E7D2CE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BC614D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF5F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E4E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8CBC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D5A59B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE8174",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A26153",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D4F45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3C35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2A26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251B19",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BC614D

Color Lab

Pairs with #BC614D

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