#bc171f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc171f is composed of 73.7% red, 9% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.8% magenta, 83.5% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 357.1 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc171f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e3e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 84
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc171f color description : Strong red.

#bc171f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc171f has RGB values of R:188, G:23, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.84, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326687.

Hex triplet bc171f #bc171f
RGB Decimal 188, 23, 31 rgb(188,23,31)
RGB Percent 73.7, 9, 12.2 rgb(73.7%,9%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 88, 84, 26
HSL 357.1°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(357.1,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.1°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.256, 61.193, 41.099
XYZ 21.294, 11.406, 2.377
xyY 0.607, 0.325, 11.406
CIE-LCH 40.256, 73.714, 33.886
CIE-LUV 40.256, 119.884, 24.169
Hunter-Lab 33.773, 53.444, 19.468
Binary 10111100, 00010111, 00011111

Color Schemes with #bc171f

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Alternatives to #bc171f

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#bc171f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc171f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc171f;}
.background {background-color:#bc171f;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc171f;}

Shades and Tints of #bc171f

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 #bc171f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6868 is the less saturated color, while #cc0710 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc171f 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
  • #494949 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #603f41 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #71673a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #80621a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2422 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4a30 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #96461c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be1f21 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population