#bc311c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc311c is composed of 73.7% red, 19.2% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 73.9% magenta, 85.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 7.9 degrees, a saturation of 74.1% and a lightness of 42.4%. #bc311c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6238 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 19
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 74
    • Y 85
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc311c color description : Strong red.

#bc311c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc311c has RGB values of R:188, G:49, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.74, Y:0.85, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12333340.

Hex triplet bc311c #bc311c
RGB Decimal 188, 49, 28 rgb(188,49,28)
RGB Percent 73.7, 19.2, 11 rgb(73.7%,19.2%,11%)
CMYK 0, 74, 85, 26
HSL 7.9°, 74.1, 42.4 hsl(7.9,74.1%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 7.9°, 85.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 42.725, 54.094, 44.848
XYZ 22.048, 12.975, 2.442
xyY 0.589, 0.346, 12.975
CIE-LCH 42.725, 70.268, 39.661
CIE-LUV 42.725, 108.802, 29.427
Hunter-Lab 36.02, 46.225, 21.195
Binary 10111100, 00110001, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bc311c

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Alternatives to #bc311c

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#bc311c Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc311c;}
.background {background-color:#bc311c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc311c;}

Shades and Tints of #bc311c

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 #fcf0ee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc311c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716867 is the less saturated color, while #d51f03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc311c 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
  • #786d34 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #876717 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0393b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90572b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9a5319 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be362f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population