#BC243B
Red
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RGB
HSL
About #BC243B Red
#BC243B is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 188 red, 36 green, and 59 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 351°, saturation of 68%, and lightness of 44%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
351°
Hue
68%
Saturation
44%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #BC243B based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #BC243B against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#BC243B on White
Contrast Ratio6.08:1
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Aa#BC243B on Black
Contrast Ratio3.45:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #BC243B across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #BC243B |
| RGB | rgb(188, 36, 59) |
| HSL | hsl(351, 68%, 44%) |
| RGB Decimal | 188, 36, 59 |
| RGB Percent | 73.7%, 14.1%, 23.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 81%, 69%, 26% |
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