#BC5538
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #BC5538 Red
#BC5538 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 188 red, 85 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 13°, 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 #BC5538 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
13°
Hue
54%
Saturation
48%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #BC5538 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #BC5538 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#BC5538 on White
Contrast Ratio4.67:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#BC5538 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.49:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #BC5538 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #BC5538 |
| RGB | rgb(188, 85, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(13, 54%, 48%) |
| RGB Decimal | 188, 85, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 73.7%, 33.3%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 55%, 70%, 26% |
Related Palettes
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