Information about #BC4351 color

#BC4351 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BC4351 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(188, 67, 81) — 73.7% red, 26.3% green, 31.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 47 / 42 / 26. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #BC4351 reads as a confidently colored red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dusty Red (#B9484E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sanguine (#BC3F4A) and Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 67, 81)), which gives #BC4351 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BC4351 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. #BC4351 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BC4351 color variations

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

#BC4351 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 #BC4351

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

Dusty Red color link
Dusty Red

#B9484E

Sanguine color link
Sanguine

#BC3F4A

Dark Rose color link
Dark Rose

#B5485D

Brick Red color link
Brick Red

#CB4154

Hibiscus color link
Hibiscus

#B33654

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Cherry Red color link
Cherry Red

#C24641

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC4351
  • RGB188, 67, 81
  • CMYK0, 47, 42, 26
  • CSSrgb(188, 67, 81)
  • HSL353°, 47%, 50%
  • HSL Precise353.058°, 47.451%, 50%
  • HSV353°, 64%, 74%
  • HSB353°, 64%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.263
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • GLSLvec3(0.737, 0.263, 0.318)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.737, 0.263, 0.318, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.737, 0.263, 0.318)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB26.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBC4351
  • DECIMAL ID12338001
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01