#bc271c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc271c is composed of 73.7% red, 15.3% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 85.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 4.1 degrees, a saturation of 74.1% and a lightness of 42.4%. #bc271c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e38 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 85
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc271c color description : Strong red.

#bc271c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc271c has RGB values of R:188, G:39, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.85, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330780.

Hex triplet bc271c #bc271c
RGB Decimal 188, 39, 28 rgb(188,39,28)
RGB Percent 73.7, 15.3, 11 rgb(73.7%,15.3%,11%)
CMYK 0, 79, 85, 26
HSL 4.1°, 74.1, 42.4 hsl(4.1,74.1%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 4.1°, 85.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.578, 57.297, 43.844
XYZ 21.675, 12.229, 2.318
xyY 0.598, 0.338, 12.229
CIE-LCH 41.578, 72.148, 37.423
CIE-LUV 41.578, 114.051, 27.384
Hunter-Lab 34.97, 49.442, 20.549
Binary 10111100, 00100111, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bc271c

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Alternatives to #bc271c

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#bc271c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc271c;}
.background {background-color:#bc271c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc271c;}

Shades and Tints of #bc271c

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #fcefee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc271c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716767 is the less saturated color, while #d51203 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc271c 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
  • #756a35 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #846516 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3031 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8e512c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984e18 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2d29 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population