#bc2738 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc2738 is composed of 73.7% red, 15.3% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 70.2% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 353.2 degrees, a saturation of 65.6% and a lightness of 44.5%. #bc2738 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e70 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 70
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc2738 color description : Strong red.

#bc2738 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc2738 has RGB values of R:188, G:39, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.7, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330808.

Hex triplet bc2738 #bc2738
RGB Decimal 188, 39, 56 rgb(188,39,56)
RGB Percent 73.7, 15.3, 22 rgb(73.7%,15.3%,22%)
CMYK 0, 79, 70, 26
HSL 353.2°, 65.6, 44.5 hsl(353.2,65.6%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 353.2°, 79.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 41.892, 58.291, 28.325
XYZ 22.179, 12.431, 4.973
xyY 0.56, 0.314, 12.431
CIE-LCH 41.892, 64.809, 25.917
CIE-LUV 41.892, 108.379, 17.481
Hunter-Lab 35.257, 50.59, 16.318
Binary 10111100, 00100111, 00111000

Color Schemes with #bc2738

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Alternatives to #bc2738

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#bc2738 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc2738

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc2738;}
.background {background-color:#bc2738;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc2738

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, #090203 is the darkest color, while #fef8f9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc2738

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766d6e is the less saturated color, while #df041d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc2738 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
  • #6a4c4f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #716a55 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #826638 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3436 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8c524a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #974f38 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2f36 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population