Information about #BC5210 color

#BC5210 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BC5210 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(188, 82, 16) — 73.7% red, 32.2% green, 6.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 42 / 67 / 26. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BC5210 is a energetic, saturated orange that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Red Fox (#C35817). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rust Orange (#C45508) and Brick Orange (#C14A09).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 82, 16)), which gives #BC5210 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BC5210 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. #BC5210 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BC5210 color variations

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

#BC5210 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BC5210

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

Red Fox color link
Red Fox

#C35817

Rust Orange color link
Rust Orange

#C45508

Brick Orange color link
Brick Orange

#C14A09

Burnt Siena color link
Burnt Siena

#B75203

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Alloy Orange color link
Alloy Orange

#C46210

Pumpkin Skin color link
Pumpkin Skin

#B1610B

Rusty Orange color link
Rusty Orange

#CD5909

Omega color link
Omega

#B56519

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC5210
  • RGB188, 82, 16
  • CMYK0, 42, 67, 26
  • CSSrgb(188, 82, 16)
  • HSL23°, 84%, 40%
  • HSL Precise23.023°, 84.314%, 40%
  • HSV23°, 91%, 74%
  • HSB23°, 91%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.063
  • GLSLvec3(0.737, 0.322, 0.063)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.737, 0.322, 0.063, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.737, 0.322, 0.063)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB6.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBC5210
  • DECIMAL ID12341776
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01