#bc170e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc170e is composed of 73.7% red, 9% green and 5.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.8% magenta, 92.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 3.1 degrees, a saturation of 86.1% and a lightness of 39.6%. #bc170e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e1c with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0000.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 5
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 93
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc170e color description : Strong red.

#bc170e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc170e has RGB values of R:188, G:23, B:14 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.93, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326670.

Hex triplet bc170e #bc170e
RGB Decimal 188, 23, 14 rgb(188,23,14)
RGB Percent 73.7, 9, 5.5 rgb(73.7%,9%,5.5%)
CMYK 0, 88, 93, 26
HSL 3.1°, 86.1, 39.6 hsl(3.1,86.1%,39.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.1°, 92.6, 73.7
Web Safe cc0000 #cc0000
CIE-LAB 40.145, 60.869, 48.946
XYZ 21.126, 11.339, 1.492
xyY 0.622, 0.334, 11.339
CIE-LCH 40.145, 78.107, 38.803
CIE-LUV 40.145, 122.124, 27.746
Hunter-Lab 33.673, 53.061, 20.944
Binary 10111100, 00010111, 00001110

Color Schemes with #bc170e

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Alternatives to #bc170e

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#bc170e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc170e;}
.background {background-color:#bc170e;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc170e;}

Shades and Tints of #bc170e

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, #050100 is the darkest color, while #fef3f2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc170e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676463 is the less saturated color, while #c41006 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc170e 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
  • #474747 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5e3d3c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726728 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806200 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2220 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d491f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964605 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be1e19 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population