Information about #BC1815 color

#BC1815 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BC1815 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 24, 21) (73.7% red, 9.4% green, 8.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 64 / 65 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BC1815 is a vivid, lively red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Chilli Pepper (#C11B17). Nearby in the Register you will also find Murdoc Red (#BC161C) and Carnelian (#B31B1B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 24, 21)), which gives #BC1815 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 6.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BC1815 color variations

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

#BC1815 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BC1815 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#961210

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#700E0C

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#4B0908

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#250404

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Black

#000000

#BC1815 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#B22927

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#A83C3B

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Grey

#808080

#BC1815 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#BC1455

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#BC1497

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#BC1815 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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#15B9BC
#15B9BC

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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
#BC1815
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#1566BC
#1566BC

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#15BC6B
#15BC6B

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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
#BC6B15
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#BC1815
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#BC1566
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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
#BC1815
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#15BC18
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#1815BC
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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
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#B9BC15
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#15B9BC
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#1815BC
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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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#66BC15
#66BC15

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#15B9BC
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#6B15BC
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Nearest named colors to #BC1815

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

Chilli Pepper color link
Chilli Pepper

#C11B17

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Sulurouge color link
Sulurouge

#CC1410

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Mary A. Cummings color link
Mary A. Cummings

#B72126

Venetian Red color link
Venetian Red

#C80815

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

#BC1815 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC1815
  • RGB188, 24, 21
  • CMYK0, 64, 65, 26
  • CSSrgb(188, 24, 21)
  • HSL1°, 80%, 41%
  • HSL Precise1.078°, 79.904%, 40.98%
  • HSV1°, 89%, 74%
  • HSB1°, 89%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.737, 0.094, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.737, 0.094, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.737, 0.094, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBC1815
  • DECIMAL ID12326933
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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