#bc251e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc251e is composed of 73.7% red, 14.5% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.3% magenta, 84% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 2.7 degrees, a saturation of 72.5% and a lightness of 42.7%. #bc251e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a3c with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 84
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc251e color description : Strong red.

#bc251e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc251e has RGB values of R:188, G:37, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.84, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330270.

Hex triplet bc251e #bc251e
RGB Decimal 188, 37, 30 rgb(188,37,30)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.5, 11.8 rgb(73.7%,14.5%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 80, 84, 26
HSL 2.7°, 72.5, 42.7 hsl(2.7,72.5%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.7°, 84, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.392, 57.914, 42.668
XYZ 21.636, 12.111, 2.427
xyY 0.598, 0.335, 12.111
CIE-LCH 41.392, 71.935, 36.381
CIE-LUV 41.392, 114.689, 26.514
Hunter-Lab 34.801, 50.074, 20.226
Binary 10111100, 00100101, 00011110

Color Schemes with #bc251e

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Alternatives to #bc251e

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#bc251e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc251e;}
.background {background-color:#bc251e;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc251e

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, #020000 is the darkest color, while #fdf1f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc251e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716a69 is the less saturated color, while #d50e05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc251e 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
  • #664847 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746938 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836419 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e502e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984d1b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2b29 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population