#BC2732 Hex Code
Color Name: American Red
What is hex #BC2732 Color?
The color name of hex code #BC2732 is American Red. The RGB values are (188, 39, 50) which means it is composed of
68% red, 14% green and 18% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:79 Y:73 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BC2732 has a hue of 356°, 79% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #BC2732 Color Codes
| Color Name | American Red |
| RGB Values | (188, 39, 50) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 79%, 73%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (356°, 79%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #43D8CD [Medium Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7620 C |
| Closest RAL | 3028 [Pure red] |
| Complementary Color | #27BCB1 [Light Sea Green] |
| #BC2732 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5C5C5C |
| Desaturated | #727272 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #555555 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #474747 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #8B8B8B |
Hex #BC2732 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BC2732 is #27BCB1 which is called Light Sea Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BC2732 color is offered by #27BCB1. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #BC2732 are #BC6727 and #BC277D, called Ruddy Brown and Medium Red-Violet, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BC2732 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BC2732 are #27BC67 (Medium Sea Green) and #277DBC (Cyan Cornflower Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#BC2732 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #32BC27 (Wageningen Green) and #2732BC (Persian Blue) along with #BC2732, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #BC2732 has #32BC27 (Wageningen Green), #27BCB1 (Light Sea Green) and #B127BC (Byzantine). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #BC2732 contains #7DBC27 (Dark Lemon Lime), #27BCB1 (Light Sea Green) and #6727BC (Grape). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #BC2732 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BC2732 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of BC2732 Color
Tints
C9525B- D06870
- D77D84
- DE9399
- E4A9AD
- EBBEC2
- F2D4D6
- F8E9EB
Tones
- B03942
- AA4249
- A44B51
- 9E5459
- 985C61
- 926569
- 8C6E70
- 867778
Shades
- 961F28
- 841B23
- 71171E
- 5E1419
- 4B1014
- 380C0F
- 26080A
- 130405
#BC2732 Color Patterns
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#BC2732 Gingham Checks
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#BC2732 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BC2732 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BC2732 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BC2732 Leaves Pattern
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#BC2732 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BC2732 Trellis Pattern
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#BC2732 Plaid Pattern
#BC2732 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
