#bc171b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc171b is composed of 73.7% red, 9% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.8% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 358.5 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc171b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e36 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc171b color description : Strong red.

#bc171b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc171b has RGB values of R:188, G:23, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326683.

Hex triplet bc171b #bc171b
RGB Decimal 188, 23, 27 rgb(188,23,27)
RGB Percent 73.7, 9, 10.6 rgb(73.7%,9%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 88, 86, 26
HSL 358.5°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(358.5,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.5°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.223, 61.098, 43.165
XYZ 21.244, 11.386, 2.116
xyY 0.611, 0.328, 11.386
CIE-LCH 40.223, 74.808, 35.241
CIE-LUV 40.223, 120.535, 25.21
Hunter-Lab 33.743, 53.331, 19.902
Binary 10111100, 00010111, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bc171b

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Alternatives to #bc171b

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#bc171b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc171b;}
.background {background-color:#bc171b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc171b

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, #0d0202 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc171b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6868 is the less saturated color, while #cc070c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc171b 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
  • #494949 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #603f40 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716736 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806213 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2322 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4a2c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964616 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be1f1f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population