#bc172f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc172f is composed of 73.7% red, 9% green and 18.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.8% magenta, 75% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 351.3 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc172f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 75
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc172f color description : Strong red.

#bc172f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc172f has RGB values of R:188, G:23, B:47 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.75, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326703.

Hex triplet bc172f #bc172f
RGB Decimal 188, 23, 47 rgb(188,23,47)
RGB Percent 73.7, 9, 18.4 rgb(73.7%,9%,18.4%)
CMYK 0, 88, 75, 26
HSL 351.3°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(351.3,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.3°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.43, 61.7, 32.072
XYZ 21.56, 11.512, 3.776
xyY 0.585, 0.312, 11.512
CIE-LCH 40.43, 69.538, 27.465
CIE-LUV 40.43, 116.507, 18.75
Hunter-Lab 33.93, 54.046, 17.152
Binary 10111100, 00010111, 00101111

Color Schemes with #bc172f

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Alternatives to #bc172f

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#bc172f Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc172f;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc172f

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, #0d0203 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc172f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6869 is the less saturated color, while #cc0723 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc172f 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
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #624145 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6e674d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f622e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2726 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8a4a42 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95472e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2129 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population