#bc2f17 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc2f17 is composed of 73.7% red, 18.4% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 75% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 8.7 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc2f17 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff5e2e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 74
    • G 18
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 75
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc2f17 color description : Strong red.

#bc2f17 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc2f17 has RGB values of R:188, G:47, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.75, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12332823.

Hex triplet bc2f17 #bc2f17
RGB Decimal 188, 47, 23 rgb(188,47,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 18.4, 9 rgb(73.7%,18.4%,9%)
CMYK 0, 75, 88, 26
HSL 8.7°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(8.7,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 8.7°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 42.443, 54.67, 46.914
XYZ 21.911, 12.789, 2.125
xyY 0.595, 0.347, 12.789
CIE-LCH 42.443, 72.04, 40.634
CIE-LUV 42.443, 110.534, 30.104
Hunter-Lab 35.762, 46.785, 21.509
Binary 10111100, 00101111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc2f17

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Alternatives to #bc2f17

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#bc2f17 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc2f17

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc2f17;}
.background {background-color:#bc2f17;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc2f17;}

Shades and Tints of #bc2f17

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 #bc2f17

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6968 is the less saturated color, while #cc2307 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc2f17 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
  • #6a4e49 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786c2f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #87670c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c03739 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #905626 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9a5210 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be342c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population