#bc2717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc2717 is composed of 73.7% red, 15.3% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 5.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc2717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e2e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc2717 color description : Strong red.

#bc2717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc2717 has RGB values of R:188, G:39, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330775.

Hex triplet bc2717 #bc2717
RGB Decimal 188, 39, 23 rgb(188,39,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 15.3, 9 rgb(73.7%,15.3%,9%)
CMYK 0, 79, 88, 26
HSL 5.8°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(5.8,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 5.8°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 41.543, 57.188, 46.194
XYZ 21.62, 12.207, 2.028
xyY 0.603, 0.34, 12.207
CIE-LCH 41.543, 73.514, 38.93
CIE-LUV 41.543, 114.706, 28.52
Hunter-Lab 34.938, 49.315, 21.015
Binary 10111100, 00100111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc2717

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Alternatives to #bc2717

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#bc2717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc2717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc2717;}
.background {background-color:#bc2717;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc2717

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, #0d0302 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc2717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6868 is the less saturated color, while #cc1a07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc2717 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
  • #674946 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756a30 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #84650a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8f5127 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984e0f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2d27 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population