#bc242c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc242c is composed of 73.7% red, 14.1% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.9% magenta, 76.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 356.8 degrees, a saturation of 67.9% and a lightness of 43.9%. #bc242c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4858 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

#bc242c color description : Strong red.

#bc242c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc242c has RGB values of R:188, G:36, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.81, Y:0.77, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330028.

Hex triplet bc242c #bc242c
RGB Decimal 188, 36, 44 rgb(188,36,44)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.1, 17.3 rgb(73.7%,14.1%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 81, 77, 26
HSL 356.8°, 67.9, 43.9 hsl(356.8,67.9%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 356.8°, 80.9, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.434, 58.621, 34.974
XYZ 21.826, 12.138, 3.576
xyY 0.581, 0.323, 12.138
CIE-LCH 41.434, 68.261, 30.821
CIE-LUV 41.434, 112.543, 21.897
Hunter-Lab 34.839, 50.856, 18.301
Binary 10111100, 00100100, 00101100

Color Schemes with #bc242c

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Alternatives to #bc242c

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#bc242c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc242c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc242c;}
.background {background-color:#bc242c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc242c;}

Shades and Tints of #bc242c

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 #bc242c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #77696a is the less saturated color, while #de020d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc242c 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
  • #726947 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #82652b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d503d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974d2b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2b2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population