Hot Jazz
Also known as: Scarlet Beebalm, Pesto Rosso, Stylish Red, Aurora Red
With its warm undertone, Hot Jazz (#BC3033) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Hot Jazz plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 5.82:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Hot Jazz color codes
- HEX
- #BC3033
- RGB
- rgb(188, 48, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(188, 48, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(359, 59%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(359, 74%, 74%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 74%, 73%, 26%)
- LAB
- lab(43.5 55.9 33.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.9% 0.177 24.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: firebrick#B22222 · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 3016 — Coral red#AC4034 · ΔE 4.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Hot Jazz works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Jazz
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Hot Jazz by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.82:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.61:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Jazz background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Hot Jazz
Hot Jazz with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Jazz
Hot Jazz triad
Similar colors
- Toadstool#B8282F · ΔE 1.6
- Lolita#BF2735 · ΔE 1.9
- Knockout#C42B2D · ΔE 2.1
- Red Carpet#BC2026 · ΔE 2.7
- Racing Red#C21727 · ΔE 2.7
- Stop#C33A36 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Jazz is closest to Jade Jewel.
Hot Jazz FAQs
What color is Hot Jazz?
Hot Jazz is a medium red with the hex code #BC3033. In HSL terms it has a hue of 359°, 59% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Jazz?
The hex code for Hot Jazz is #BC3033. In RGB it's rgb(188, 48, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 74%, 73%, 26%).
What colors go well with Hot Jazz?
Hot Jazz pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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