#bc173a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc173a is composed of 73.7% red, 9% green and 22.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.8% magenta, 69.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 347.3 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc173a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e74 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 69
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc173a color description : Strong red.

#bc173a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc173a has RGB values of R:188, G:23, B:58 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.69, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326714.

Hex triplet bc173a #bc173a
RGB Decimal 188, 23, 58 rgb(188,23,58)
RGB Percent 73.7, 9, 22.7 rgb(73.7%,9%,22.7%)
CMYK 0, 88, 69, 26
HSL 347.3°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(347.3,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 347.3°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.593, 62.173, 25.5
XYZ 21.81, 11.612, 5.096
xyY 0.566, 0.301, 11.612
CIE-LCH 40.593, 67.199, 22.301
CIE-LUV 40.593, 113.495, 13.886
Hunter-Lab 34.077, 54.61, 14.988
Binary 10111100, 00010111, 00111010

Color Schemes with #bc173a

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Alternatives to #bc173a

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#bc173a Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc173a;}
.background {background-color:#bc173a;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc173a

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, #0d0204 is the darkest color, while #fefbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc173a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6869 is the less saturated color, while #cc0731 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc173a 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
  • #4c4c4c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #624148 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c675a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e6339 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be2929 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #894a4e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #944739 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd232f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population