Information about #BC998F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BC998F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(188, 153, 143) — 73.7% red, 60% green, 56.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 14 / 18 / 26. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BC998F is a mildly saturated warm red that has a delicate, washed-out lightness. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Del Rio (#B5998E). Slightly further away sit Quicksand (#C3988B) and Mushroom (#BA9E88).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 153, 143)), which gives #BC998F its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #BC998F: 8.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.6:1 for white. No one has named #BC998F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#BC998F color variations

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

#BC998F color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#BC998F color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#BC998F color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#BC998F 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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#BC998F 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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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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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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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
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#8FBC99
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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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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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Nearest named colors to #BC998F

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

Del Rio color link
Del Rio

#B5998E

Quicksand color link
Quicksand

#C3988B

Mushroom color link
Mushroom

#BA9E88

White Mouse color link
White Mouse

#B9A193

Rosy Brown color link
Rosy Brown

#BC8F8F

Tuscany color link
Tuscany

#C09999

Gilded Beige color link
Gilded Beige

#B39F8D

Paperback color link
Paperback

#B3A190

Thatch color link
Thatch

#B1948F

Ivory Brown color link
Ivory Brown

#B09B8C

Khaki Rose color link
Khaki Rose

#C5908E

Rustic Beige color link
Rustic Beige

#BBA084

#BC998F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BC998F
  • RGB188, 153, 143
  • CMYK0, 14, 18, 26
  • HSL13°, 25%, 65%
  • HSL Precise13.333°, 25.14%, 64.902%
  • HSV13°, 24%, 74%
  • HSB13°, 24%, 74%
  • HEX IDBC998F
  • DECIMAL ID12360079
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.1%
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