#bc1717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc1717 is composed of 73.7% red, 9% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.8% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc1717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e2e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0000.

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

#bc1717 color description : Strong red.

#bc1717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc1717 has RGB values of R:188, G:23, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326679.

Hex triplet bc1717 #bc1717
RGB Decimal 188, 23, 23 rgb(188,23,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 9, 9 rgb(73.7%,9%,9%)
CMYK 0, 88, 88, 26
HSL 0°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(0,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc0000 #cc0000
CIE-LAB 40.195, 61.015, 45.115
XYZ 21.201, 11.369, 1.889
xyY 0.615, 0.33, 11.369
CIE-LCH 40.195, 75.883, 36.48
CIE-LUV 40.195, 121.108, 26.127
Hunter-Lab 33.718, 53.233, 20.281
Binary 10111100, 00010111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc1717

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Alternatives to #bc1717

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#bc1717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc1717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc1717;}
.background {background-color:#bc1717;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc1717

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, #0d0202 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc1717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6868 is the less saturated color, while #cc0707 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc1717 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
  • #484848 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f3e3e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716732 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816206 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2321 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4a28 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96460c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be1e1d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population