#bc252b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc252b is composed of 73.7% red, 14.5% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.3% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 357.6 degrees, a saturation of 67.1% and a lightness of 44.1%. #bc252b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a56 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 77
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc252b color description : Strong red.

#bc252b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc252b has RGB values of R:188, G:37, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.77, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330283.

Hex triplet bc252b #bc252b
RGB Decimal 188, 37, 43 rgb(188,37,43)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.5, 16.9 rgb(73.7%,14.5%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 80, 77, 26
HSL 357.6°, 67.1, 44.1 hsl(357.6,67.1%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 357.6°, 80.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.519, 58.311, 35.647
XYZ 21.838, 12.192, 3.489
xyY 0.582, 0.325, 12.192
CIE-LCH 41.519, 68.344, 31.439
CIE-LUV 41.519, 112.325, 22.447
Hunter-Lab 34.917, 50.535, 18.517
Binary 10111100, 00100101, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bc252b

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Alternatives to #bc252b

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#bc252b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc252b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc252b;}
.background {background-color:#bc252b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc252b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc252b

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, #080202 is the darkest color, while #fdf6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc252b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776a6b is the less saturated color, while #df020b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc252b 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #684a4b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736a46 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #83652a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3131 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
  • #be2c2f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population