#bc243b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc243b is composed of 73.7% red, 14.1% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.9% magenta, 68.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 350.9 degrees, a saturation of 67.9% and a lightness of 43.9%. #bc243b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4876 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 69
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc243b color description : Strong red.

#bc243b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc243b has RGB values of R:188, G:36, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.69, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330043.

Hex triplet bc243b #bc243b
RGB Decimal 188, 36, 59 rgb(188,36,59)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.1, 23.1 rgb(73.7%,14.1%,23.1%)
CMYK 0, 81, 69, 26
HSL 350.9°, 67.9, 43.9 hsl(350.9,67.9%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 350.9°, 80.9, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.645, 59.271, 26.183
XYZ 22.16, 12.272, 5.339
xyY 0.557, 0.309, 12.272
CIE-LCH 41.645, 64.797, 23.833
CIE-LUV 41.645, 108.814, 15.482
Hunter-Lab 35.031, 51.615, 15.485
Binary 10111100, 00100100, 00111011

Color Schemes with #bc243b

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Alternatives to #bc243b

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#bc243b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc243b;}
.background {background-color:#bc243b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc243b

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 #fdf5f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc243b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #77696b is the less saturated color, while #de0223 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc243b 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #694a4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706a59 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81653b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3234 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b504e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964d3b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2d36 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population