#bc3e42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc3e42 is composed of 73.7% red, 24.3% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 67% magenta, 64.9% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 358.1 degrees, a saturation of 50.4% and a lightness of 49%. #bc3e42 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff7c84 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 24
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 67
    • Y 65
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc3e42 color description : Moderate red.

#bc3e42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc3e42 has RGB values of R:188, G:62, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.67, Y:0.65, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12336706.

Hex triplet bc3e42 #bc3e42
RGB Decimal 188, 62, 66 rgb(188,62,66)
RGB Percent 73.7, 24.3, 25.9 rgb(73.7%,24.3%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 67, 65, 26
HSL 358.1°, 50.4, 49 hsl(358.1,50.4%,49%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.1°, 67, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 44.987, 50.703, 26.095
XYZ 23.446, 14.532, 6.724
xyY 0.524, 0.325, 14.532
CIE-LCH 44.987, 57.024, 27.234
CIE-LUV 44.987, 93.954, 18.494
Hunter-Lab 38.122, 43.071, 16.227
Binary 10111100, 00111110, 01000010

Color Schemes with #bc3e42

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Alternatives to #bc3e42

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#bc3e42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc3e42

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc3e42;}
.background {background-color:#bc3e42;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc3e42;}

Shades and Tints of #bc3e42

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, #0b0404 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc3e42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #827878 is the less saturated color, while #f6040c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc3e42 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
  • #646464 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #765c5d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #79715b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a6d43 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf484b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #915f52 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9c5c43 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be4448 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population