#bc231e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc231e is composed of 73.7% red, 13.7% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 84% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 1.9 degrees, a saturation of 72.5% and a lightness of 42.7%. #bc231e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff463c with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 84
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc231e color description : Strong red.

#bc231e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc231e has RGB values of R:188, G:35, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.84, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12329758.

Hex triplet bc231e #bc231e
RGB Decimal 188, 35, 30 rgb(188,35,30)
RGB Percent 73.7, 13.7, 11.8 rgb(73.7%,13.7%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 81, 84, 26
HSL 1.9°, 72.5, 42.7 hsl(1.9,72.5%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 1.9°, 84, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.2, 58.456, 42.494
XYZ 21.576, 11.99, 2.406
xyY 0.6, 0.333, 11.99
CIE-LCH 41.2, 72.269, 36.015
CIE-LUV 41.2, 115.58, 26.168
Hunter-Lab 34.626, 50.626, 20.118
Binary 10111100, 00100011, 00011110

Color Schemes with #bc231e

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Alternatives to #bc231e

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#bc231e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc231e;}
.background {background-color:#bc231e;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc231e

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, #020000 is the darkest color, while #fdf0f0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc231e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716a69 is the less saturated color, while #d50b05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc231e 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
  • #736938 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836419 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2d2e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e4f2e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974c1b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2928 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population