#bc311b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc311b is composed of 73.7% red, 19.2% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 73.9% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 8.2 degrees, a saturation of 74.9% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bc311b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6236 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 19
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 74
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc311b color description : Strong red.

#bc311b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc311b has RGB values of R:188, G:49, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12333339.

Hex triplet bc311b #bc311b
RGB Decimal 188, 49, 27 rgb(188,49,27)
RGB Percent 73.7, 19.2, 10.6 rgb(73.7%,19.2%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 74, 86, 26
HSL 8.2°, 74.9, 42.2 hsl(8.2,74.9%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 8.2°, 85.6, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.718, 54.07, 45.317
XYZ 22.036, 12.97, 2.38
xyY 0.589, 0.347, 12.97
CIE-LCH 42.718, 70.55, 39.967
CIE-LUV 42.718, 108.929, 29.664
Hunter-Lab 36.014, 46.198, 21.291
Binary 10111100, 00110001, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bc311b

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #bc311b

Below, you can see some colors close to #bc311b. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#bc311b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc311b

This text has a font color of #bc311b.

<span style="color:#bc311b;">Text here</span>
#bc311b background color

This paragraph has a background color of #bc311b.

<p style="background-color:#bc311b;">Content here</p>
#bc311b border color

This element has a border color of #bc311b.

<div style="border:1px solid #bc311b;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#bc311b;}
.background {background-color:#bc311b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc311b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc311b

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, #100402 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #bc311b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726765 is the less saturated color, while #d51f02 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc311b 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
  • #585858 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c504c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786d33 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #876716 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0393b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #91572a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9a5317 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be362f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population