Information about #BC0616 color

#BC0616 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BC0616 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 6, 22) (73.7% red, 2.4% green, 8.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 71 / 65 / 26 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BC0616 reads as a pure, full-strength warm red and holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Venetian Red (#C80815). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Youtube Red (#B2071D) and Angels Red (#BA0021).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 6, 22)), which gives #BC0616 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BC0616 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #BC0616 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#BC0616 color variations

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

#BC0616 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#F94655

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#FDC1C6

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White

#FFFFFF

#BC0616 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#BC0616

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#960410

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#70030C

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#4B0208

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#250104

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Black

#000000

#BC0616 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#B41926

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#AA2F39

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#9E474F

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#906266

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Grey

#808080

#BC0616 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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#BB8805

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#BB055D

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#BB05A6

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#8805BB

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#BC0616 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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#06BCAD
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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
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#0670BC
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#06BC52
#06BC52

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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
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#BC0670
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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
#BC0616
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#15BC06
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#0615BC
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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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#BCAD06
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#06BCAD
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#0615BC
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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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#70BC06
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#06BCAD
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#5206BC
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Nearest named colors to #BC0616

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

Venetian Red color link
Venetian Red

#C80815

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Angels Red color link
Angels Red

#BA0021

Monza color link
Monza

#C7031E

Harvard Crimson color link
Harvard Crimson

#C90016

Cincinnati Red color link
Cincinnati Red

#C6011F

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Poppy color link
Poppy

#AC0019

Cadmium Purple color link
Cadmium Purple

#B60C26

Smashing color link
Smashing

#AD0020

Verizon Red color link
Verizon Red

#CD040B

Strong Amaranth color link
Strong Amaranth

#A80015

#BC0616 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC0616
  • RGB188, 6, 22
  • CMYK0, 71, 65, 26
  • HSL355°, 94%, 38%
  • HSL Precise354.725°, 93.814%, 38.039%
  • HSV355°, 97%, 74%
  • HSB355°, 97%, 74%
  • HEX IDBC0616
  • DECIMAL ID12322326
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB2.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.6%
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