#BC3838
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #BC3838 Red
#BC3838 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 188 red, 56 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 48%.
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
Use #BC3838 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
0°
Hue
54%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #BC3838 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #BC3838 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#BC3838 on White
Contrast Ratio5.58:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#BC3838 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.76:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #BC3838 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #BC3838 |
| RGB | rgb(188, 56, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 54%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 188, 56, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 73.7%, 22.0%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 70%, 70%, 26% |
Related Palettes
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