Information about #BC221A color

#BC221A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BC221A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 34, 26) (73.7% red, 13.3% green, 10.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 60 / 64 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BC221A is a energetic, saturated earthy red 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 almost identical to Red Cola (#B62020). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chilli Pepper (#C11B17) and Carnelian (#B31B1B).

The recipe behind #BC221A is rgb(188, 34, 26), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #BC221A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.4:1. #BC221A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BC221A color variations

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

#BC221A color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#E96962

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White

#FFFFFF

#BC221A color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#71140F

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#250605

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Black

#000000

#BC221A color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#B2322B

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#A7433E

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Grey

#808080

#BC221A 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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#BCA419

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#BC6219

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#BC1952

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#BC1993

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#A419BC

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#BC221A 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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#1AB4BC
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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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#1A63BC
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#1ABC73
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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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#BC1A63
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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
#BC221A
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#1ABC22
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#221ABC
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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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#B4BC1A
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#1AB4BC
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#221ABC
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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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#63BC1A
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#1AB4BC
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#731ABC
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Nearest named colors to #BC221A

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

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Chilli Pepper color link
Chilli Pepper

#C11B17

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Mary A. Cummings color link
Mary A. Cummings

#B72126

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Elipsis Initiative color link
Elipsis Initiative

#C42828

Greyed Red color link
Greyed Red

#BC2D29

Aesthetic Red color link
Aesthetic Red

#B22B27

Pure Crimson color link
Pure Crimson

#C3272B

#BC221A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC221A
  • RGB188, 34, 26
  • CMYK0, 60, 64, 26
  • CSSrgb(188, 34, 26)
  • HSL3°, 76%, 42%
  • HSL Precise2.963°, 75.701%, 41.961%
  • HSV3°, 86%, 74%
  • HSB3°, 86%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.737, 0.133, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.737, 0.133, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.737, 0.133, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBC221A
  • DECIMAL ID12329498
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers20 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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