#bc159c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc159c is composed of 73.7% red, 8.2% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.8% magenta, 17% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 311.5 degrees, a saturation of 79.9% and a lightness of 41%. #bc159c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2aff with #790039. Closest websafe color is: #cc0099.

    • R 74
    • G 8
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 89
    • Y 17
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc159c color description : Strong magenta.

#bc159c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc159c has RGB values of R:188, G:21, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.89, Y:0.17, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326300.

Hex triplet bc159c #bc159c
RGB Decimal 188, 21, 156 rgb(188,21,156)
RGB Percent 73.7, 8.2, 61.2 rgb(73.7%,8.2%,61.2%)
CMYK 0, 89, 17, 26
HSL 311.5°, 79.9, 41 hsl(311.5,79.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 311.5°, 88.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc0099 #cc0099
CIE-LAB 43.698, 71.397, -30.951
XYZ 27.008, 13.63, 32.659
xyY 0.368, 0.186, 13.63
CIE-LCH 43.698, 77.817, 336.563
CIE-LUV 43.698, 73.898, -54.518
Hunter-Lab 36.919, 65.971, -26.605
Binary 10111100, 00010101, 10011100

Color Schemes with #bc159c

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Alternatives to #bc159c

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#bc159c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc159c;}
.background {background-color:#bc159c;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc159c

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, #0c010a is the darkest color, while #fef9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc159c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c656a is the less saturated color, while #cc05a6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc159c 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
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4964 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #1d6bd0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #646d92 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #b7494d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #574cbd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #844d95 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #b93669 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population