#bc2742 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc2742 is composed of 73.7% red, 15.3% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 79.3% magenta, 64.9% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 349.1 degrees, a saturation of 65.6% and a lightness of 44.5%. #bc2742 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4e84 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 15
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 79
    • Y 65
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc2742 color description : Strong red.

#bc2742 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc2742 has RGB values of R:188, G:39, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.79, Y:0.65, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12330818.

Hex triplet bc2742 #bc2742
RGB Decimal 188, 39, 66 rgb(188,39,66)
RGB Percent 73.7, 15.3, 25.9 rgb(73.7%,15.3%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 79, 65, 26
HSL 349.1°, 65.6, 44.5 hsl(349.1,65.6%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 349.1°, 79.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.059, 58.813, 22.372
XYZ 22.449, 12.538, 6.392
xyY 0.543, 0.303, 12.538
CIE-LCH 42.059, 62.925, 20.826
CIE-LUV 42.059, 105.573, 12.54
Hunter-Lab 35.41, 51.198, 14.084
Binary 10111100, 00100111, 01000010

Color Schemes with #bc2742

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Alternatives to #bc2742

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#bc2742 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc2742

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc2742;}
.background {background-color:#bc2742;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc2742

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 #bc2742

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #766d6f is the less saturated color, while #df042c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc2742 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
  • #575757 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b4d53 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f6b60 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #816642 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #be3638 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b5255 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #964f42 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd303b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population