#bc230b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc230b is composed of 73.7% red, 13.7% green and 4.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 94.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 8.1 degrees, a saturation of 88.9% and a lightness of 39%. #bc230b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4616 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 94
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc230b color description : Strong red.

#bc230b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc230b has RGB values of R:188, G:35, B:11 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.94, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12329739.

Hex triplet bc230b #bc230b
RGB Decimal 188, 35, 11 rgb(188,35,11)
RGB Percent 73.7, 13.7, 4.3 rgb(73.7%,13.7%,4.3%)
CMYK 0, 81, 94, 26
HSL 8.1°, 88.9, 39 hsl(8.1,88.9%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 8.1°, 94.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 41.089, 58.112, 50.585
XYZ 21.402, 11.92, 1.491
xyY 0.615, 0.342, 11.92
CIE-LCH 41.089, 77.045, 41.039
CIE-LUV 41.089, 117.734, 29.816
Hunter-Lab 34.526, 50.227, 21.608
Binary 10111100, 00100011, 00001011

Color Schemes with #bc230b

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Alternatives to #bc230b

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#bc230b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc230b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc230b

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, #030100 is the darkest color, while #fef1ef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc230b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #68605f is the less saturated color, while #c41d03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc230b 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #644541 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756924 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836400 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2c2c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e4f1b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974c04 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2820 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population