#bc261e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc261e is composed of 73.7% red, 14.9% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.8% magenta, 84% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 3 degrees, a saturation of 72.5% and a lightness of 42.7%. #bc261e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4c3c 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

#bc261e color description : Strong red.

#bc261e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc261e has RGB values of R:188, G:38, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.84, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330526.

Hex triplet bc261e #bc261e
RGB Decimal 188, 38, 30 rgb(188,38,30)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.9, 11.8 rgb(73.7%,14.9%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 80, 84, 26
HSL 3°, 72.5, 42.7 hsl(3,72.5%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 3°, 84, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.491, 57.633, 42.759
XYZ 21.668, 12.174, 2.437
xyY 0.597, 0.336, 12.174
CIE-LCH 41.491, 71.763, 36.572
CIE-LUV 41.491, 114.229, 26.693
Hunter-Lab 34.891, 49.789, 20.282
Binary 10111100, 00100110, 00011110

Color Schemes with #bc261e

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Alternatives to #bc261e

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#bc261e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc261e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc261e;}
.background {background-color:#bc261e;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc261e

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 #bc261e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716a69 is the less saturated color, while #d50f05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc261e 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
  • #674948 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746a37 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #84641a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e512e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984e1b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2c2a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population