Information about #BC426F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BC426F belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 66, 111) (73.7% red, 25.9% green, 43.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 48 / 30 / 26 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#BC426F presents itself as a clearly saturated pink-red rose — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Soft Maroon (#B5406C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Irresistible (#B3446C) and Royal Heath (#B54B73).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 66, 111)), which gives #BC426F its character. If you plan to put text on a #BC426F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. No one has named #BC426F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#BC426F color variations

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#BC426F 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 #BC426F

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

Soft Maroon color link
Soft Maroon

#B5406C

Irresistible color link
Irresistible

#B3446C

Royal Heath color link
Royal Heath

#B54B73

Fuchsia Rose color link
Fuchsia Rose

#C74375

Deep Rose color link
Deep Rose

#C74767

Party Dress color link
Party Dress

#AE4870

Miss Hussy color link
Miss Hussy

#C44762

Pink Panther color link
Pink Panther

#B43864

Popstar color link
Popstar

#BE4F62

Medium Ruby color link
Medium Ruby

#AA4069

Ruber color link
Ruber

#CE4676

#BC426F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC426F
  • RGB188, 66, 111
  • CMYK0, 48, 30, 26
  • HSL338°, 48%, 50%
  • HSL Precise337.869°, 48.031%, 49.804%
  • HSV338°, 65%, 74%
  • HSB338°, 65%, 74%
  • HEX IDBC426F
  • DECIMAL ID12337775
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.5%
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