Information about #BC153C color

#BC153C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BC153C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 21, 60) (73.7% red, 8.2% green, 23.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 65 / 50 / 26 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BC153C reads as a vivid, lively red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Cardinal (#C41E3A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Spring Red (#BE1F35) and Knock Out (#C81641).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 21, 60)), which gives #BC153C its character. If you plan to put text on a #BC153C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #BC153C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#BC153C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BC153C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#E62653

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#EC5C7E

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#F292A9

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White

#FFFFFF

#BC153C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#96102F

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#700C23

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#4B0817

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Black

#000000

#BC153C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#B22747

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#A83B54

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#9C5062

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Grey

#808080

#BC153C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#BCB614

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#BC7314

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#BC3014

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#BC147E

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#B614BC

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#7314BC

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#BC153C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#15BC95
#15BC95

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
#BC153C
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#1590BC
#1590BC

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#15BC42
#15BC42

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#BC4215
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#BC1590
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#BC153C
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#3CBC15
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#153CBC
#153CBC

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#BC153C
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#BC9515
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#15BC95
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#153CBC
#153CBC

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#90BC15
#90BC15

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#15BC95
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#4215BC
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Nearest named colors to #BC153C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Cardinal color link
Cardinal

#C41E3A

Spring Red color link
Spring Red

#BE1F35

Knock Out color link
Knock Out

#C81641

Rambutan color link
Rambutan

#C71232

Norway Red color link
Norway Red

#BA0C2F

American Red color link
American Red

#B32134

Foreign Crimson color link
Foreign Crimson

#C91F37

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

Bills Red color link
Bills Red

#C60C30

Old Glory Red color link
Old Glory Red

#B22234

Bright Maroon color link
Bright Maroon

#C32148

Red Pepper color link
Red Pepper

#BB112A

#BC153C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC153C
  • RGB188, 21, 60
  • CMYK0, 65, 50, 26
  • CSSrgb(188, 21, 60)
  • HSL346°, 80%, 41%
  • HSL Precise345.988°, 79.904%, 40.98%
  • HSV346°, 89%, 74%
  • HSB346°, 89%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • GLSLvec3(0.737, 0.082, 0.235)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.737, 0.082, 0.235, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.737, 0.082, 0.235)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBC153C
  • DECIMAL ID12326204
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited5 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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