#bd242a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bd242a is composed of 74.1% red, 14.1% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81% magenta, 77.8% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 357.6 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 44.1%. #bd242a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4854 with #7b0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 78
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bd242a color description : Strong red.

#bd242a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bd242a has RGB values of R:189, G:36, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12395562.

Hex triplet bd242a #bd242a
RGB Decimal 189, 36, 42 rgb(189,36,42)
RGB Percent 74.1, 14.1, 16.5 rgb(74.1%,14.1%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 81, 78, 26
HSL 357.6°, 68, 44.1 hsl(357.6,68%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.6°, 81, 74.1
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.611, 58.838, 36.383
XYZ 22.036, 12.25, 3.395
xyY 0.585, 0.325, 12.25
CIE-LCH 41.611, 69.178, 31.731
CIE-LUV 41.611, 113.751, 22.803
Hunter-Lab 35.001, 51.131, 18.75
Binary 10111101, 00100100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #bd242a

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Alternatives to #bd242a

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#bd242a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bd242a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bd242a;}
.background {background-color:#bd242a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bd242a;}

Shades and Tints of #bd242a

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, #080102 is the darkest color, while #fdf6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bd242a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #78696a is the less saturated color, while #e0010a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bd242a 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67494a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736a45 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836529 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c03030 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e503b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984d29 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf2b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population