#bc172a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc172a is composed of 73.7% red, 9% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.8% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 353.1 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc172a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e54 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 78
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc172a color description : Strong red.

#bc172a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc172a has RGB values of R:188, G:23, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326698.

Hex triplet bc172a #bc172a
RGB Decimal 188, 23, 42 rgb(188,23,42)
RGB Percent 73.7, 9, 16.5 rgb(73.7%,9%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 88, 78, 26
HSL 353.1°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(353.1,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 353.1°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.368, 61.519, 34.988
XYZ 21.464, 11.474, 3.275
xyY 0.593, 0.317, 11.474
CIE-LCH 40.368, 70.773, 29.628
CIE-LUV 40.368, 117.694, 20.658
Hunter-Lab 33.873, 53.831, 17.979
Binary 10111100, 00010111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #bc172a

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Alternatives to #bc172a

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#bc172a Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc172a;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc172a

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, #0d0203 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc172a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6868 is the less saturated color, while #cc071e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc172a 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
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #624144 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6747 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f6228 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2625 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4a3c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #954729 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2027 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population