Japanese Red
#BC002D  ·  hsl(345.64, 100%, 36.86%)
Tints & Shades
#2F000B
#4B0012
#670019
#84001F
#A00026
#BC002D
#EC0039
#FF1E54
#FF4E78
#FF7E9D
#FFAEC2
Color Values
Hex #BC002D
RGB 188, 0, 45
HSL hsl(345.64, 100%, 36.86%)
CMYK 0%, 100%, 76%, 26%
CSS Variable
--color-japanese-red: #BC002D;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
6.61:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
3.18:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
About this color

Japanese Red — Japanese Red refers to traditional red pigments used in Japanese art, often associated with vermilion or iron-oxide reds of distinctive character. It belongs to the Red family: a dark, vivid tone with hex code #BC002D and RGB values of 188, 0, 45. Its dominant channel values give it a warm undertone. Japanese Red is documented in art-historical and conservation literature. It pairs well with related earths, yellows, or complementary modern pigments. Nearest neighbors: related historical pigments in the same family.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Japanese Red looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair Japanese Red as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how Japanese Red reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
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Complexion Resonance

Test how Japanese Red harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

96 / 100
Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Bring Japanese Red to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in Japanese Red (#BC002D) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Occasion Harmony: Mehndi & Sangeet

Festive high-contrast evening, vibrant henna greens, celebratory fuchsia, and mirror tilla.

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