#BC5259
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #BC5259 Red
#BC5259 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 188 red, 82 green, and 89 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 356°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 53%.
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 #BC5259 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
356°
Hue
44%
Saturation
53%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #BC5259 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #BC5259 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#BC5259 on White
Contrast Ratio4.68:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#BC5259 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.49:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #BC5259 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #BC5259 |
| RGB | rgb(188, 82, 89) |
| HSL | hsl(356, 44%, 53%) |
| RGB Decimal | 188, 82, 89 |
| RGB Percent | 73.7%, 32.2%, 34.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 56%, 53%, 26% |
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