#bc162f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc162f is composed of 73.7% red, 8.6% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.3% magenta, 75% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 351 degrees, a saturation of 79% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bc162f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2c5e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 75
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc162f color description : Strong red.

#bc162f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc162f has RGB values of R:188, G:22, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.75, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326447.

Hex triplet bc162f #bc162f
RGB Decimal 188, 22, 47 rgb(188,22,47)
RGB Percent 73.7, 8.6, 18.4 rgb(73.7%,8.6%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 88, 75, 26
HSL 351°, 79, 41.2 hsl(351,79%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 351°, 88.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.366, 61.883, 31.999
XYZ 21.54, 11.473, 3.77
xyY 0.586, 0.312, 11.473
CIE-LCH 40.366, 69.667, 27.343
CIE-LUV 40.366, 116.794, 18.627
Hunter-Lab 33.872, 54.237, 17.112
Binary 10111100, 00010110, 00101111

Color Schemes with #bc162f

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Alternatives to #bc162f

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#bc162f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc162f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc162f;}
.background {background-color:#bc162f;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc162f;}

Shades and Tints of #bc162f

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 #fefafb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc162f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6767 is the less saturated color, while #cc0624 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc162f 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
  • #614045 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e674d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f622e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2625 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4942 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95462e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2029 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population