#bc242b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc242b is composed of 73.7% red, 14.1% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.9% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 357.2 degrees, a saturation of 67.9% and a lightness of 43.9%. #bc242b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4856 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 14
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 81
    • Y 77
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc242b color description : Strong red.

#bc242b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc242b has RGB values of R:188, G:36, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.77, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330027.

Hex triplet bc242b #bc242b
RGB Decimal 188, 36, 43 rgb(188,36,43)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.1, 16.9 rgb(73.7%,14.1%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 81, 77, 26
HSL 357.2°, 67.9, 43.9 hsl(357.2,67.9%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.2°, 80.9, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.422, 58.585, 35.543
XYZ 21.807, 12.13, 3.479
xyY 0.583, 0.324, 12.13
CIE-LCH 41.422, 68.523, 31.245
CIE-LUV 41.422, 112.757, 22.265
Hunter-Lab 34.828, 50.814, 18.458
Binary 10111100, 00100100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bc242b

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Alternatives to #bc242b

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#bc242b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc242b;}
.background {background-color:#bc242b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc242b

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, #070102 is the darkest color, while #fdf5f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc242b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #77696a is the less saturated color, while #de020c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc242b 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
  • #67494a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #726946 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82642a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d503c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974d2a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2b2e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population