#bc2740 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc2740 is composed of 73.7% red, 15.3% green and 25.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 66% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 349.9 degrees, a saturation of 65.6% and a lightness of 44.5%. #bc2740 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e80 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 25
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 66
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc2740 color description : Strong red.

#bc2740 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc2740 has RGB values of R:188, G:39, B:64 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.66, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330816.

Hex triplet bc2740 #bc2740
RGB Decimal 188, 39, 64 rgb(188,39,64)
RGB Percent 73.7, 15.3, 25.1 rgb(73.7%,15.3%,25.1%)
CMYK 0, 79, 66, 26
HSL 349.9°, 65.6, 44.5 hsl(349.9,65.6%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 349.9°, 79.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.024, 58.701, 23.567
XYZ 22.391, 12.515, 6.087
xyY 0.546, 0.305, 12.515
CIE-LCH 42.024, 63.256, 21.875
CIE-LUV 42.024, 106.164, 13.583
Hunter-Lab 35.377, 51.068, 14.562
Binary 10111100, 00100111, 01000000

Color Schemes with #bc2740

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Alternatives to #bc2740

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#bc2740 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc2740

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc2740;}
.background {background-color:#bc2740;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc2740

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, #090203 is the darkest color, while #fef8f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc2740

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766d6e is the less saturated color, while #df0429 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc2740 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
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4d52 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706a5e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816640 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3637 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5253 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964f40 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd303a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population