#BC1555 Color Information

Hex color code: #BC1555

The hex color #BC1555 is a dynamic magenta with RGB values of (188, 21, 85) and HSL of (337°, 80%, 41%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameCrimson

HEX

#BC1555

RGB

188, 21, 85

HSL

337°, 80%, 41%

CMYK

0%, 89%, 55%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #BC1555;
background-color: #BC1555;
border-color: #BC1555;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BC1555;
border: 2px solid #BC1555;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#BC1555]
text-[#BC1555]
border-[#BC1555]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BC1555]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BC1555, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BC1555; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #BC1555; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BC1555; background-color: #BC155515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #BC155520; border-left: 4px solid #BC1555; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BC1555; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BC1555 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

188, 21, 85

Red: 188 / Green: 21 / Blue: 85

HSL

337°, 80%, 41%

Hue: 337° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

0%, 89%, 55%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 89% / Yellow: 55% / Key: 26%

What color is #BC1555?

#BC1555 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

15BC7C

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BC1555 to RGB:

rgb(188, 21, 85)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BC1555 to HSL:

hsl(337, 80%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BC1555 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 89%, 55%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold magenta tone, #BC1555 has RGB (188, 21, 85) and HSL (337°, 80%, 41%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BC1555 is #15BC7C, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BC15A9.

Use #BC1555 in CSS: color: #BC1555 or background-color: #BC1555. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BC1555

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.38:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC1555?

#BC1555 is a bold magenta color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BC1555?

#BC1555 in RGB is (188, 21, 85) - 188 red, 21 green, and 85 blue.

How to use #BC1555 in CSS?

Use #BC1555 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BC1555?

#15BC7C (complementary), #BC15A9 (analogous), and #770D36 (lighter shade) work well with #BC1555.