#bc221b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc221b is composed of 73.7% red, 13.3% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.9% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 2.6 degrees, a saturation of 74.9% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bc221b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4436 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 13
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 82
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc221b color description : Strong red.

#bc221b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc221b has RGB values of R:188, G:34, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.82, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12329499.

Hex triplet bc221b #bc221b
RGB Decimal 188, 34, 27 rgb(188,34,27)
RGB Percent 73.7, 13.3, 10.6 rgb(73.7%,13.3%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 82, 86, 26
HSL 2.6°, 74.9, 42.2 hsl(2.6,74.9%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.6°, 85.6, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.084, 58.646, 43.91
XYZ 21.51, 11.917, 2.205
xyY 0.604, 0.334, 11.917
CIE-LCH 41.084, 73.263, 36.824
CIE-LUV 41.084, 116.459, 26.758
Hunter-Lab 34.521, 50.809, 20.379
Binary 10111100, 00100010, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bc221b

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Alternatives to #bc221b

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#bc221b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc221b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc221b;}
.background {background-color:#bc221b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc221b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc221b

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, #100302 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc221b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726665 is the less saturated color, while #d50b02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc221b 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #654645 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736935 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836414 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2c2c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e4f2b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974c16 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2826 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population