#bc2a2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc2a2a is composed of 73.7% red, 16.5% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 77.7% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 0 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bc2a2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5454 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

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

#bc2a2a color description : Strong red.

#bc2a2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc2a2a has RGB values of R:188, G:42, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.78, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12331562.

Hex triplet bc2a2a #bc2a2a
RGB Decimal 188, 42, 42 rgb(188,42,42)
RGB Percent 73.7, 16.5, 16.5 rgb(73.7%,16.5%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 78, 78, 26
HSL 0°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(0,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 0°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.027, 56.816, 36.766
XYZ 21.986, 12.517, 3.449
xyY 0.579, 0.33, 12.517
CIE-LCH 42.027, 67.674, 32.907
CIE-LUV 42.027, 110.221, 23.777
Hunter-Lab 35.38, 49.011, 18.986
Binary 10111100, 00101010, 00101010

Color Schemes with #bc2a2a

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Alternatives to #bc2a2a

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#bc2a2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc2a2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc2a2a;}
.background {background-color:#bc2a2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc2a2a;}

Shades and Tints of #bc2a2a

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, #0c0303 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc2a2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757171 is the less saturated color, while #df0707 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc2a2a 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
  • #6a4d4d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746b44 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846629 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3436 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e533a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #985029 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be3031 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population