Milano Red

Q: How do I use #BC1C10 in CSS?

You can use #BC1C10 in CSS with: background-color: #BC1C10; or color: #BC1C10; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 28, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 91%, 26%.

#BC1C10

Milano Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #BC1C10. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 28, 16 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 85%, 91%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Milano Red color values

HEX: #BC1C10
RGB: 188, 28, 16
HSL: 4°, 84%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 85, 91, 26

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Milano Red sits at 4° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Milano Red is rendered as rgb(188, 28, 16), where the red channel dominates at 188, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Milano Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 85M 91Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Milano Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BC1C10;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 28, 16;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BC1C10',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 85%
Y: 91%
K: 26%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 28, 16)
rgba(188, 28, 16, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 4° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BC1C10?

#BC1C10 is Milano Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 188, 28, 16. It has a hue of 4°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #BC1C10?

The RGB color code for #BC1C10 is rgb(188, 28, 16). This means it contains 188 red, 28 green, and 16 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Milano Red a warm or cool color?

Milano Red (#BC1C10) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #BC1C10 in CSS?

You can use #BC1C10 in CSS with: background-color: #BC1C10; or color: #BC1C10; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 28, 16). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 91%, 26%.