#bc251c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc251c is composed of 73.7% red, 14.5% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.3% magenta, 85.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 3.4 degrees, a saturation of 74.1% and a lightness of 42.4%. #bc251c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a38 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 85
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc251c color description : Strong red.

#bc251c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc251c has RGB values of R:188, G:37, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.85, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330268.

Hex triplet bc251c #bc251c
RGB Decimal 188, 37, 28 rgb(188,37,28)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.5, 11 rgb(73.7%,14.5%,11%)
CMYK 0, 80, 85, 26
HSL 3.4°, 74.1, 42.4 hsl(3.4,74.1%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.4°, 85.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.376, 57.865, 43.667
XYZ 21.611, 12.101, 2.296
xyY 0.6, 0.336, 12.101
CIE-LCH 41.376, 72.492, 37.04
CIE-LUV 41.376, 114.986, 27.024
Hunter-Lab 34.787, 50.017, 20.437
Binary 10111100, 00100101, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bc251c

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Alternatives to #bc251c

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#bc251c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc251c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc251c;}
.background {background-color:#bc251c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc251c;}

Shades and Tints of #bc251c

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #fcefee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc251c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716767 is the less saturated color, while #d50f03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc251c 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #664846 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746935 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846416 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2f2f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e502c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984d18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2b28 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population