#bc253a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc253a is composed of 73.7% red, 14.5% green and 22.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.3% magenta, 69.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 351.7 degrees, a saturation of 67.1% and a lightness of 44.1%. #bc253a color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a74 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 69
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc253a color description : Strong red.

#bc253a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc253a has RGB values of R:188, G:37, B:58 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.69, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330298.

Hex triplet bc253a #bc253a
RGB Decimal 188, 37, 58 rgb(188,37,58)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.5, 22.7 rgb(73.7%,14.5%,22.7%)
CMYK 0, 80, 69, 26
HSL 351.7°, 67.1, 44.1 hsl(351.7,67.1%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.7°, 80.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.724, 58.95, 26.897
XYZ 22.165, 12.323, 5.214
xyY 0.558, 0.31, 12.323
CIE-LCH 41.724, 64.796, 24.525
CIE-LUV 41.724, 108.686, 16.152
Hunter-Lab 35.104, 51.278, 15.766
Binary 10111100, 00100101, 00111010

Color Schemes with #bc253a

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Alternatives to #bc253a

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#bc253a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc253a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc253a;}
.background {background-color:#bc253a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc253a;}

Shades and Tints of #bc253a

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 #bc253a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776a6c is the less saturated color, while #df0221 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc253a 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a4b50 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #706a57 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81653a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3334 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c514d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964e3a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2e36 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population