#bc152e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc152e is composed of 73.7% red, 8.2% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.8% magenta, 75.5% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 351 degrees, a saturation of 79.9% and a lightness of 41%. #bc152e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2a5c with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 8
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 89
    • Y 76
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc152e color description : Strong red.

#bc152e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc152e has RGB values of R:188, G:21, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.89, Y:0.76, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326190.

Hex triplet bc152e #bc152e
RGB Decimal 188, 21, 46 rgb(188,21,46)
RGB Percent 73.7, 8.2, 18 rgb(73.7%,8.2%,18%)
CMYK 0, 89, 76, 26
HSL 351°, 79.9, 41 hsl(351,79.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 351°, 88.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.292, 62.022, 32.519
XYZ 21.501, 11.428, 3.658
xyY 0.588, 0.312, 11.428
CIE-LCH 40.292, 70.03, 27.668
CIE-LUV 40.292, 117.319, 18.906
Hunter-Lab 33.805, 54.376, 17.247
Binary 10111100, 00010101, 00101110

Color Schemes with #bc152e

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Alternatives to #bc152e

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#bc152e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc152e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc152e;}
.background {background-color:#bc152e;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc152e

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, #0c0103 is the darkest color, while #fef9fa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc152e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6566 is the less saturated color, while #cc0523 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc152e 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
  • #4a4a4a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #613f44 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e674c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f622d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2524 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4941 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95462d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd1f28 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population