#bc2315 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc2315 is composed of 73.7% red, 13.7% green and 8.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 88.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 5 degrees, a saturation of 79.9% and a lightness of 41%. #bc2315 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff462a with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 8
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 89
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc2315 color description : Strong red.

#bc2315 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc2315 has RGB values of R:188, G:35, B:21 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.89, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12329749.

Hex triplet bc2315 #bc2315
RGB Decimal 188, 35, 21 rgb(188,35,21)
RGB Percent 73.7, 13.7, 8.2 rgb(73.7%,13.7%,8.2%)
CMYK 0, 81, 89, 26
HSL 5°, 79.9, 41 hsl(5,79.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 5°, 88.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 41.137, 58.261, 46.771
XYZ 21.477, 11.95, 1.885
xyY 0.608, 0.338, 11.95
CIE-LCH 41.137, 74.712, 38.757
CIE-LUV 41.137, 116.796, 28.229
Hunter-Lab 34.569, 50.399, 20.965
Binary 10111100, 00100011, 00010101

Color Schemes with #bc2315

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Alternatives to #bc2315

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#bc2315 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc2315

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc2315;}
.background {background-color:#bc2315;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc2315;}

Shades and Tints of #bc2315

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, #0c0201 is the darkest color, while #fef9f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc2315

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6665 is the less saturated color, while #cc1605 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc2315 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
  • #654643 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #74692e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836400 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2c2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e4f25 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984c07 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2924 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population