#bc162e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc162e is composed of 73.7% red, 8.6% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.3% magenta, 75.5% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 351.3 degrees, a saturation of 79% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bc162e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2c5c with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 76
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc162e color description : Strong red.

#bc162e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc162e has RGB values of R:188, G:22, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.76, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326446.

Hex triplet bc162e #bc162e
RGB Decimal 188, 22, 46 rgb(188,22,46)
RGB Percent 73.7, 8.6, 18 rgb(73.7%,8.6%,18%)
CMYK 0, 88, 76, 26
HSL 351.3°, 79, 41.2 hsl(351.3,79%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.3°, 88.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.353, 61.845, 32.588
XYZ 21.52, 11.465, 3.665
xyY 0.587, 0.313, 11.465
CIE-LCH 40.353, 69.906, 27.786
CIE-LUV 40.353, 117.042, 19.024
Hunter-Lab 33.86, 54.192, 17.286
Binary 10111100, 00010110, 00101110

Color Schemes with #bc162e

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Alternatives to #bc162e

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#bc162e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc162e;}
.background {background-color:#bc162e;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc162e

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 #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc162e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6767 is the less saturated color, while #cc0623 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc162e 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
  • #614044 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e674c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f622d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2625 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
  • #bd2028 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population