#BC1740
Red
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RGB
HSL
About #BC1740 Red
#BC1740 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 188 red, 23 green, and 64 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 345°, saturation of 78%, and lightness of 41%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
345°
Hue
78%
Saturation
41%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #BC1740 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #BC1740 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#BC1740 on White
Contrast Ratio6.3:1
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Aa#BC1740 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.33:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #BC1740 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #BC1740 |
| RGB | rgb(188, 23, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(345, 78%, 41%) |
| RGB Decimal | 188, 23, 64 |
| RGB Percent | 73.7%, 9.0%, 25.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 88%, 66%, 26% |
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