#bc472a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc472a is composed of 73.7% red, 27.8% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 62.2% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 11.9 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bc472a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8e54 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 28
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 62
    • Y 78
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc472a color description : Strong red.

#bc472a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc472a has RGB values of R:188, G:71, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.62, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12338986.

Hex triplet bc472a #bc472a
RGB Decimal 188, 71, 42 rgb(188,71,42)
RGB Percent 73.7, 27.8, 16.5 rgb(73.7%,27.8%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 62, 78, 26
HSL 11.9°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(11.9,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 11.9°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 46.134, 45.607, 41.066
XYZ 23.411, 15.368, 3.924
xyY 0.548, 0.36, 15.368
CIE-LCH 46.134, 61.371, 42.001
CIE-LUV 46.134, 92.726, 31.314
Hunter-Lab 39.201, 37.998, 21.506
Binary 10111100, 01000111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #bc472a

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Alternatives to #bc472a

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#bc472a Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc472a;}
.background {background-color:#bc472a;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc472a

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, #0c0403 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc472a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757271 is the less saturated color, while #df3207 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc472a 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
  • #676767 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #78615b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #80743f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #906f2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c04d51 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #966437 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0602b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be4a43 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population