What is the hex code for Akai Red?

Akai Red is #BC012E (oklch(0.503 0.202 20.5) in OKLCH, Lab 40.21 64.78 33.30).

Is Akai Red readable on white?

Against white, Akai Red measures 6.60:1 WCAG (AA) and APCA Lc 80. Against #0F172A: 2.71:1, Fail.

How do I use Akai Red in Colorise Pro?

Open Akai Red in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #BC012E to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #BC012E

Akai Red

#BC012E

oklch(0.503 0.202 20.5)

Lab 40.21 64.78 33.30

HEX

#BC012E

OKLCH

oklch(0.503 0.202 20.5)

CIE Lab

40.21 64.78 33.30

RGB

188 1 46

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Readability

On white

6.60:1 · Lc 80

On #0F172A

2.71:1 · Lc 21

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Akai Red

Akai Red sits at oklch(0.503 0.202 20.5) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #BC012E in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Akai Red?: #BC012E — also oklch(0.503 0.202 20.5) and Lab 40.21 64.78 33.30.
Can I use Akai Red for text on white?: On white: 6.60:1 (AA), APCA Lc 80. On dark ink: 2.71:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #BC012E

Akai Red

#BC012E

oklch(0.503 0.202 20.5)

Lab 40.21 64.78 33.30

HEX

#BC012E

OKLCH

oklch(0.503 0.202 20.5)

CIE Lab

40.21 64.78 33.30

RGB

188 1 46

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

6.60:1 · Lc 80

On #0F172A

2.71:1 · Lc 21

Fail

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Akai Red

FAQ

What is the hex code for Akai Red?: #BC012E — also oklch(0.503 0.202 20.5) and Lab 40.21 64.78 33.30.
Can I use Akai Red for text on white?: On white: 6.60:1 (AA), APCA Lc 80. On dark ink: 2.71:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.