#bc0509 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc0509 is composed of 73.7% red, 2% green and 3.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 97.3% magenta, 95.2% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 358.7 degrees, a saturation of 94.8% and a lightness of 37.8%. #bc0509 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff0a12 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0000.

    • R 74
    • G 2
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 97
    • Y 95
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc0509 color description : Strong red.

#bc0509 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc0509 has RGB values of R:188, G:5, B:9 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.97, Y:0.95, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12322057.

Hex triplet bc0509 #bc0509
RGB Decimal 188, 5, 9 rgb(188,5,9)
RGB Percent 73.7, 2, 3.5 rgb(73.7%,2%,3.5%)
CMYK 0, 97, 95, 26
HSL 358.7°, 94.8, 37.8 hsl(358.7,94.8%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.7°, 97.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc0000 #cc0000
CIE-LAB 39.28, 63.245, 50.193
XYZ 20.844, 10.822, 1.25
xyY 0.633, 0.329, 10.822
CIE-LCH 39.28, 80.742, 38.437
CIE-LUV 39.28, 126.732, 26.923
Hunter-Lab 32.897, 55.527, 20.776
Binary 10111100, 00000101, 00001001

Color Schemes with #bc0509

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Alternatives to #bc0509

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#bc0509 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc0509

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc0509;}
.background {background-color:#bc0509;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc0509;}

Shades and Tints of #bc0509

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #100001 is the darkest color, while #fffcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc0509

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #635e5e is the less saturated color, while #bc0509 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc0509 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #3c3c3c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #563132 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706525 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6000 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf1400 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b421a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #943f03 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be0e03 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population