#bc253b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc253b is composed of 73.7% red, 14.5% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.3% magenta, 68.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 351.3 degrees, a saturation of 67.1% and a lightness of 44.1%. #bc253b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a76 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 69
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc253b color description : Strong red.

#bc253b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc253b has RGB values of R:188, G:37, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.69, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330299.

Hex triplet bc253b #bc253b
RGB Decimal 188, 37, 59 rgb(188,37,59)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.5, 23.1 rgb(73.7%,14.5%,23.1%)
CMYK 0, 80, 69, 26
HSL 351.3°, 67.1, 44.1 hsl(351.3,67.1%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.3°, 80.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.74, 59, 26.301
XYZ 22.191, 12.333, 5.349
xyY 0.557, 0.309, 12.333
CIE-LCH 41.74, 64.597, 24.027
CIE-LUV 41.74, 108.411, 15.674
Hunter-Lab 35.118, 51.336, 15.551
Binary 10111100, 00100101, 00111011

Color Schemes with #bc253b

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Alternatives to #bc253b

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#bc253b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc253b;}
.background {background-color:#bc253b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc253b

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, #080202 is the darkest color, while #fdf6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc253b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776a6c is the less saturated color, while #df0222 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc253b 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4b50 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706a59 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81653b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3334 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b514e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964e3b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2e37 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population