#bc171d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc171d is composed of 73.7% red, 9% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.8% magenta, 84.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 357.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc171d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e3a with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 85
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc171d color description : Strong red.

#bc171d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc171d has RGB values of R:188, G:23, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.85, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326685.

Hex triplet bc171d #bc171d
RGB Decimal 188, 23, 29 rgb(188,23,29)
RGB Percent 73.7, 9, 11.4 rgb(73.7%,9%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 88, 85, 26
HSL 357.8°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(357.8,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.8°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.239, 61.144, 42.145
XYZ 21.268, 11.396, 2.242
xyY 0.609, 0.326, 11.396
CIE-LCH 40.239, 74.262, 34.578
CIE-LUV 40.239, 120.219, 24.705
Hunter-Lab 33.757, 53.386, 19.692
Binary 10111100, 00010111, 00011101

Color Schemes with #bc171d

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Alternatives to #bc171d

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#bc171d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc171d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc171d;}
.background {background-color:#bc171d;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc171d;}

Shades and Tints of #bc171d

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 #bc171d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6868 is the less saturated color, while #cc070e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc171d 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
  • #716738 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #806217 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2422 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c4a2e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964619 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be1f20 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population