#bc472b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc472b is composed of 73.7% red, 27.8% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 62.2% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 11.6 degrees, a saturation of 62.8% and a lightness of 45.3%. #bc472b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff8e56 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 28
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 62
    • Y 77
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc472b color description : Strong red.

#bc472b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc472b has RGB values of R:188, G:71, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.62, Y:0.77, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12338987.

Hex triplet bc472b #bc472b
RGB Decimal 188, 71, 43 rgb(188,71,43)
RGB Percent 73.7, 27.8, 16.9 rgb(73.7%,27.8%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 62, 77, 26
HSL 11.6°, 62.8, 45.3 hsl(11.6,62.8%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 11.6°, 77.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 46.143, 45.645, 40.551
XYZ 23.429, 15.375, 4.019
xyY 0.547, 0.359, 15.375
CIE-LCH 46.143, 61.056, 41.618
CIE-LUV 46.143, 92.581, 30.983
Hunter-Lab 39.211, 38.039, 21.37
Binary 10111100, 01000111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bc472b

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Alternatives to #bc472b

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#bc472b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc472b;}
.background {background-color:#bc472b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc472b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc472b

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, #0c0503 is the darkest color, while #fefcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc472b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757372 is the less saturated color, while #e03107 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc472b 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
  • #807440 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #906f2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c04d51 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #966438 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a0602c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be4a43 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population