#bc232a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc232a is composed of 73.7% red, 13.7% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 357.3 degrees, a saturation of 68.6% and a lightness of 43.7%. #bc232a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4654 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 78
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc232a color description : Strong red.

#bc232a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc232a has RGB values of R:188, G:35, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12329770.

Hex triplet bc232a #bc232a
RGB Decimal 188, 35, 42 rgb(188,35,42)
RGB Percent 73.7, 13.7, 16.5 rgb(73.7%,13.7%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 81, 78, 26
HSL 357.3°, 68.6, 43.7 hsl(357.3,68.6%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.3°, 81.4, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.317, 58.816, 36.008
XYZ 21.759, 12.063, 3.373
xyY 0.585, 0.324, 12.063
CIE-LCH 41.317, 68.963, 31.475
CIE-LUV 41.317, 113.391, 22.447
Hunter-Lab 34.732, 51.045, 18.554
Binary 10111100, 00100011, 00101010

Color Schemes with #bc232a

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Alternatives to #bc232a

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#bc232a Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc232a;}
.background {background-color:#bc232a;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc232a

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, #060101 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc232a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776868 is the less saturated color, while #de010b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc232a 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67494a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726945 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826429 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4f3b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974c29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2a2d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population