#bc271b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc271b is composed of 73.7% red, 15.3% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 4.5 degrees, a saturation of 74.9% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bc271b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e36 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc271b color description : Strong red.

#bc271b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc271b has RGB values of R:188, G:39, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330779.

Hex triplet bc271b #bc271b
RGB Decimal 188, 39, 27 rgb(188,39,27)
RGB Percent 73.7, 15.3, 10.6 rgb(73.7%,15.3%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 79, 86, 26
HSL 4.5°, 74.9, 42.2 hsl(4.5,74.9%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 4.5°, 85.6, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.57, 57.274, 44.33
XYZ 21.664, 12.224, 2.256
xyY 0.599, 0.338, 12.224
CIE-LCH 41.57, 72.425, 37.74
CIE-LUV 41.57, 114.191, 27.627
Hunter-Lab 34.963, 49.415, 20.649
Binary 10111100, 00100111, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bc271b

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Alternatives to #bc271b

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#bc271b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc271b;}
.background {background-color:#bc271b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc271b

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, #100302 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc271b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726665 is the less saturated color, while #d51202 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc271b 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
  • #674947 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #756a34 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846515 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8f512b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984e17 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2d29 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population