#bc162b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc162b is composed of 73.7% red, 8.6% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 88.3% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 352.4 degrees, a saturation of 79% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bc162b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2c56 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 77
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc162b color description : Strong red.

#bc162b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc162b has RGB values of R:188, G:22, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.77, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326443.

Hex triplet bc162b #bc162b
RGB Decimal 188, 22, 43 rgb(188,22,43)
RGB Percent 73.7, 8.6, 16.9 rgb(73.7%,8.6%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 88, 77, 26
HSL 352.4°, 79, 41.2 hsl(352.4,79%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 352.4°, 88.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.316, 61.737, 34.34
XYZ 21.463, 11.442, 3.364
xyY 0.592, 0.315, 11.442
CIE-LCH 40.316, 70.645, 29.084
CIE-LUV 40.316, 117.757, 20.171
Hunter-Lab 33.827, 54.063, 17.782
Binary 10111100, 00010110, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bc162b

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Alternatives to #bc162b

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#bc162b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc162b;}
.background {background-color:#bc162b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc162b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc162b

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, #0c0103 is the darkest color, while #fefafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc162b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6767 is the less saturated color, while #cc061f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc162b 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
  • #4a4a4a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #614044 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6748 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f6229 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2524 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b493e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95462a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2026 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population