#bc231c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc231c is composed of 73.7% red, 13.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 85.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 2.6 degrees, a saturation of 74.1% and a lightness of 42.4%. #bc231c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4638 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 85
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc231c color description : Strong red.

#bc231c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc231c has RGB values of R:188, G:35, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.85, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12329756.

Hex triplet bc231c #bc231c
RGB Decimal 188, 35, 28 rgb(188,35,28)
RGB Percent 73.7, 13.7, 11 rgb(73.7%,13.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 81, 85, 26
HSL 2.6°, 74.1, 42.4 hsl(2.6,74.1%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.6°, 85.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.184, 58.407, 43.498
XYZ 21.551, 11.98, 2.276
xyY 0.602, 0.335, 11.98
CIE-LCH 41.184, 72.825, 36.677
CIE-LUV 41.184, 115.881, 26.679
Hunter-Lab 34.612, 50.569, 20.329
Binary 10111100, 00100011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bc231c

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Alternatives to #bc231c

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#bc231c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc231c;}
.background {background-color:#bc231c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc231c;}

Shades and Tints of #bc231c

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #fcefee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc231c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716767 is the less saturated color, while #d50c03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc231c 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #664746 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #746936 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836416 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e4f2c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984c18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2927 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population