#bc291c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc291c is composed of 73.7% red, 16.1% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 78.2% magenta, 85.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 4.9 degrees, a saturation of 74.1% and a lightness of 42.4%. #bc291c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5238 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 16
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 78
    • Y 85
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc291c color description : Strong red.

#bc291c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc291c has RGB values of R:188, G:41, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.85, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12331292.

Hex triplet bc291c #bc291c
RGB Decimal 188, 41, 28 rgb(188,41,28)
RGB Percent 73.7, 16.1, 11 rgb(73.7%,16.1%,11%)
CMYK 0, 78, 85, 26
HSL 4.9°, 74.1, 42.4 hsl(4.9,74.1%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 4.9°, 85.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.789, 56.705, 44.029
XYZ 21.743, 12.364, 2.34
xyY 0.597, 0.339, 12.364
CIE-LCH 41.789, 71.791, 37.828
CIE-LUV 41.789, 113.077, 27.761
Hunter-Lab 35.162, 48.842, 20.668
Binary 10111100, 00101001, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bc291c

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Alternatives to #bc291c

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#bc291c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc291c;}
.background {background-color:#bc291c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc291c;}

Shades and Tints of #bc291c

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #fcefee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc291c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716867 is the less saturated color, while #d51403 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc291c 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #684b48 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756a35 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #856517 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3233 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8f522c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #994f18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2f2b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population