#bc342b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc342b is composed of 73.7% red, 20.4% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 72.3% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 3.7 degrees, a saturation of 62.8% and a lightness of 45.3%. #bc342b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6856 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 20
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 72
    • Y 77
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc342b color description : Strong red.

#bc342b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc342b has RGB values of R:188, G:52, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.72, Y:0.77, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12334123.

Hex triplet bc342b #bc342b
RGB Decimal 188, 52, 43 rgb(188,52,43)
RGB Percent 73.7, 20.4, 16.9 rgb(73.7%,20.4%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 72, 77, 26
HSL 3.7°, 62.8, 45.3 hsl(3.7,62.8%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 3.7°, 77.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.248, 53.484, 37.503
XYZ 22.404, 13.324, 3.678
xyY 0.569, 0.338, 13.324
CIE-LCH 43.248, 65.322, 35.038
CIE-LUV 43.248, 104.732, 25.678
Hunter-Lab 36.503, 45.678, 19.578
Binary 10111100, 00110100, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bc342b

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Alternatives to #bc342b

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#bc342b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc342b;}
.background {background-color:#bc342b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc342b

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, #0c0303 is the darkest color, while #fefcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc342b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757272 is the less saturated color, while #e01507 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc342b 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
  • #5c5c5c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f5452 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #786e43 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #88692b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3d3f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #90583a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9a552b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be3938 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population