Information about #BC1506 color

#BC1506 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BC1506 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 21, 6) (73.7% red, 8.2% green, 2.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 65 / 71 / 26 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#BC1506 presents itself as a intensely saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Tomato Sauce (#B21807). Nearby in the Register you will also find Goomba (#BC0500) and Mordant Red 19 (#AE0C00).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 21, 6)), which gives #BC1506 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BC1506 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #BC1506 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#BC1506 color variations

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

#BC1506 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#F71D09

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#F95546

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#FB8E84

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#FDC6C1

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White

#FFFFFF

#BC1506 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#BC1506

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#961004

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#700C03

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#4B0802

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#250401

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Black

#000000

#BC1506 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#B42619

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#AA392F

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#9E4F47

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#906662

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Grey

#808080

#BC1506 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#88BB05

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#BBA605

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#BB5D05

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#BB053F

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#BB0588

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#A605BB

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#BC1506 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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#06ADBC
#06ADBC

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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
#BC1506
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#0652BC
#0652BC

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#06BC70
#06BC70

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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
#BC7006
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#BC0652
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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
#BC1506
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#06BC15
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#1506BC
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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
#BC1506
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#ADBC06
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#06ADBC
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#1506BC
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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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#52BC06
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#06ADBC
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#7006BC
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Nearest named colors to #BC1506

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

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Goomba color link
Goomba

#BC0500

Mordant Red 19 color link
Mordant Red 19

#AE0C00

Chilli Pepper color link
Chilli Pepper

#C11B17

Sulurouge color link
Sulurouge

#CC1410

Rojo Spanish Red color link
Rojo Spanish Red

#A91101

Strong Scarlet color link
Strong Scarlet

#A81500

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

UE Red color link
UE Red

#BA0001

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Naga Red color link
Naga Red

#AB0707

#BC1506 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC1506
  • RGB188, 21, 6
  • CMYK0, 65, 71, 26
  • HSL5°, 94%, 38%
  • HSL Precise4.945°, 93.814%, 38.039%
  • HSV5°, 97%, 74%
  • HSB5°, 97%, 74%
  • HEX IDBC1506
  • DECIMAL ID12326150
  • 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 RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB2.4%
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