#bc253d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc253d is composed of 73.7% red, 14.5% green and 23.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 80.3% magenta, 67.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 350.5 degrees, a saturation of 67.1% and a lightness of 44.1%. #bc253d color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4a7a with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 24
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 80
    • Y 68
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc253d color description : Strong red.

#bc253d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc253d has RGB values of R:188, G:37, B:61 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.8, Y:0.68, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330301.

Hex triplet bc253d #bc253d
RGB Decimal 188, 37, 61 rgb(188,37,61)
RGB Percent 73.7, 14.5, 23.9 rgb(73.7%,14.5%,23.9%)
CMYK 0, 80, 68, 26
HSL 350.5°, 67.1, 44.1 hsl(350.5,67.1%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 350.5°, 80.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.773, 59.102, 25.109
XYZ 22.244, 12.354, 5.628
xyY 0.553, 0.307, 12.354
CIE-LCH 41.773, 64.214, 23.018
CIE-LUV 41.773, 107.848, 14.696
Hunter-Lab 35.148, 51.455, 15.11
Binary 10111100, 00100101, 00111101

Color Schemes with #bc253d

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Alternatives to #bc253d

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#bc253d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc253d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc253d;}
.background {background-color:#bc253d;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc253d;}

Shades and Tints of #bc253d

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, #080203 is the darkest color, while #fdf6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc253d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #776a6c is the less saturated color, while #df0225 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc253d 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
  • #706a5b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #81663d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3435 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5150 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964e3d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2e38 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population