#bc240f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc240f is composed of 73.7% red, 14.1% green and 5.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.9% magenta, 92% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 7.3 degrees, a saturation of 85.2% and a lightness of 39.8%. #bc240f color hex could be obtained by blending #ff481e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3300.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 6
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 92
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc240f color description : Strong red.

#bc240f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc240f has RGB values of R:188, G:36, B:15 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.92, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12329999.

Hex triplet bc240f #bc240f
RGB Decimal 188, 36, 15 rgb(188,36,15)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.1, 5.9 rgb(73.7%,14.1%,5.9%)
CMYK 0, 81, 92, 26
HSL 7.3°, 85.2, 39.8 hsl(7.3,85.2%,39.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 7.3°, 92, 73.7
Web Safe cc3300 #cc3300
CIE-LAB 41.201, 57.895, 49.265
XYZ 21.457, 11.99, 1.637
xyY 0.612, 0.342, 11.99
CIE-LCH 41.201, 76.019, 40.396
CIE-LUV 41.201, 116.955, 29.432
Hunter-Lab 34.627, 50.013, 21.437
Binary 10111100, 00100100, 00001111

Color Schemes with #bc240f

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Alternatives to #bc240f

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#bc240f Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc240f;}
.background {background-color:#bc240f;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc240f

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 #fef4f3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc240f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #666565 is the less saturated color, while #c41e07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc240f 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
  • #654642 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756928 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #836400 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2d2d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e501f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984c05 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2922 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population