#bc272c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc272c is composed of 73.7% red, 15.3% green and 17.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 76.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 358 degrees, a saturation of 65.6% and a lightness of 44.5%. #bc272c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e58 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 77
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc272c color description : Strong red.

#bc272c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc272c has RGB values of R:188, G:39, B:44 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.77, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330796.

Hex triplet bc272c #bc272c
RGB Decimal 188, 39, 44 rgb(188,39,44)
RGB Percent 73.7, 15.3, 17.3 rgb(73.7%,15.3%,17.3%)
CMYK 0, 79, 77, 26
HSL 358°, 65.6, 44.5 hsl(358,65.6%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 358°, 79.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.731, 57.783, 35.298
XYZ 21.92, 12.327, 3.608
xyY 0.579, 0.326, 12.327
CIE-LCH 41.731, 67.711, 31.42
CIE-LUV 41.731, 111.223, 22.458
Hunter-Lab 35.11, 50.002, 18.484
Binary 10111100, 00100111, 00101100

Color Schemes with #bc272c

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Alternatives to #bc272c

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#bc272c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc272c;}
.background {background-color:#bc272c;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc272c

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, #090202 is the darkest color, while #fef8f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc272c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766d6d is the less saturated color, while #df040b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc272c 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #694b4c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #736a47 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #83652b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3233 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8d513d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #984e2b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be2e31 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population