#bf172c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bf172c is composed of 74.9% red, 9% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88% magenta, 77% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 352.5 degrees, a saturation of 78.5% and a lightness of 42%. #bf172c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e58 with #7f0000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 75
    • G 9
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 77
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#bf172c color description : Strong red.

#bf172c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bf172c has RGB values of R:191, G:23, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.77, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 12523308.

Hex triplet bf172c #bf172c
RGB Decimal 191, 23, 44 rgb(191,23,44)
RGB Percent 74.9, 9, 17.3 rgb(74.9%,9%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 88, 77, 25
HSL 352.5°, 78.5, 42 hsl(352.5,78.5%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 352.5°, 88, 74.9
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 41.015, 62.39, 34.691
XYZ 22.248, 11.874, 3.503
xyY 0.591, 0.316, 11.874
CIE-LCH 41.015, 71.386, 29.075
CIE-LUV 41.015, 119.538, 20.504
Hunter-Lab 34.458, 54.946, 18.093
Binary 10111111, 00010111, 00101100

Color Schemes with #bf172c

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Alternatives to #bf172c

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#bf172c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bf172c;}
.background {background-color:#bf172c;}
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Shades and Tints of #bf172c

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, #100204 is the darkest color, while #fffdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bf172c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d696a is the less saturated color, while #cf0720 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bf172c 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
  • #4c4c4c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #634146 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #71684a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81642a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c12625 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4b3f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #97482b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c02127 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population