#bc242d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc242d is composed of 73.7% red, 14.1% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.9% magenta, 76.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 356.4 degrees, a saturation of 67.9% and a lightness of 43.9%. #bc242d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff485a with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 76
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc242d color description : Strong red.

#bc242d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc242d has RGB values of R:188, G:36, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.76, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330029.

Hex triplet bc242d #bc242d
RGB Decimal 188, 36, 45 rgb(188,36,45)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.1, 17.6 rgb(73.7%,14.1%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 81, 76, 26
HSL 356.4°, 67.9, 43.9 hsl(356.4,67.9%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.4°, 80.9, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.446, 58.658, 34.402
XYZ 21.845, 12.145, 3.677
xyY 0.58, 0.322, 12.145
CIE-LCH 41.446, 68.002, 30.391
CIE-LUV 41.446, 112.324, 21.522
Hunter-Lab 34.85, 50.899, 18.14
Binary 10111100, 00100100, 00101101

Color Schemes with #bc242d

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Alternatives to #bc242d

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#bc242d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc242d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc242d;}
.background {background-color:#bc242d;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc242d;}

Shades and Tints of #bc242d

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, #070102 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc242d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #77696a is the less saturated color, while #de020f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc242d 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
  • #67494b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726949 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82652c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d503e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974d2c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population