#bc232d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc232d is composed of 73.7% red, 13.7% green and 17.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 81.4% magenta, 76.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 356.1 degrees, a saturation of 68.6% and a lightness of 43.7%. #bc232d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff465a with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 76
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc232d color description : Strong red.

#bc232d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc232d has RGB values of R:188, G:35, B:45 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.76, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12329773.

Hex triplet bc232d #bc232d
RGB Decimal 188, 35, 45 rgb(188,35,45)
RGB Percent 73.7, 13.7, 17.6 rgb(73.7%,13.7%,17.6%)
CMYK 0, 81, 76, 26
HSL 356.1°, 68.6, 43.7 hsl(356.1,68.6%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.1°, 81.4, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.352, 58.925, 34.297
XYZ 21.815, 12.086, 3.667
xyY 0.581, 0.322, 12.086
CIE-LCH 41.352, 68.18, 30.202
CIE-LUV 41.352, 112.743, 21.343
Hunter-Lab 34.764, 51.172, 18.082
Binary 10111100, 00100011, 00101101

Color Schemes with #bc232d

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Alternatives to #bc232d

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#bc232d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc232d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc232d;}
.background {background-color:#bc232d;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc232d;}

Shades and Tints of #bc232d

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, #060101 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc232d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776869 is the less saturated color, while #de010f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc232d 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67494b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726949 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82642c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2f30 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d4f3f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974c2c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population