#bc231a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc231a is composed of 73.7% red, 13.7% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 86.2% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 3.3 degrees, a saturation of 75.7% and a lightness of 42%. #bc231a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4634 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc231a color description : Strong red.

#bc231a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc231a has RGB values of R:188, G:35, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12329754.

Hex triplet bc231a #bc231a
RGB Decimal 188, 35, 26 rgb(188,35,26)
RGB Percent 73.7, 13.7, 10.2 rgb(73.7%,13.7%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 81, 86, 26
HSL 3.3°, 75.7, 42 hsl(3.3,75.7%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.3°, 86.2, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.17, 58.361, 44.475
XYZ 21.528, 11.971, 2.154
xyY 0.604, 0.336, 11.971
CIE-LCH 41.17, 73.376, 37.309
CIE-LUV 41.17, 116.165, 27.16
Hunter-Lab 34.599, 50.516, 20.527
Binary 10111100, 00100011, 00011010

Color Schemes with #bc231a

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Alternatives to #bc231a

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#bc231a Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc231a;}
.background {background-color:#bc231a;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc231a

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, #100302 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc231a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726564 is the less saturated color, while #d50d01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc231a 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #664745 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746933 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836412 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e4f2a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984c15 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population