Red

The color #BC9978 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 188, 153, 120 and HSL values of 29°, 34%, 60%.

Color Values for #BC9978

Below are the different color format representations for #BC9978. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#BC9978
RGB:
rgb(188,153,120) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(29,34%,60%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 19%, 36%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #BC9978

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #BC9978. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 73.7%
Green: 60%
Blue: 47.1%

Contrast Analysis for #BC9978

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #BC9978

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #BC9978

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #BC9978

The complementary color for #BC9978 is #769ABC. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #BC9978

The analogous colors for #BC9978 are #BC7677 and #BCBB76. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #BC9978

The triadic colors for #BC9978 are #76BC98 and #9876BC. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #BC9978

These are the darker variations of #BC9978. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #967A60 and #715C48. This progression shows how #BC9978 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #BC9978

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #C9AD93 and #D7C2AE. This progression shows how #BC9978. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #BC9978

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #BC9978. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #BC9978

Companies and brands that incorporate #BC9978 in their visual identity.

#BC9978 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #BC9978. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #BC9978 is a red with RGB values of 188, 153, 120 and HSL values of 29°, 34%, 60%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #BC9978 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.