#bc3537 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc3537 is composed of 73.7% red, 20.8% green and 21.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 71.8% magenta, 70.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 359.1 degrees, a saturation of 56% and a lightness of 47.3%. #bc3537 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6a6e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 21
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 72
    • Y 71
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc3537 color description : Moderate red.

#bc3537 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc3537 has RGB values of R:188, G:53, B:55 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.72, Y:0.71, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12334391.

Hex triplet bc3537 #bc3537
RGB Decimal 188, 53, 55 rgb(188,53,55)
RGB Percent 73.7, 20.8, 21.6 rgb(73.7%,20.8%,21.6%)
CMYK 0, 72, 71, 26
HSL 359.1°, 56, 47.3 hsl(359.1,56%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 359.1°, 71.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.531, 53.632, 30.887
XYZ 22.703, 13.516, 5.028
xyY 0.55, 0.328, 13.516
CIE-LCH 43.531, 61.89, 29.938
CIE-LUV 43.531, 101.699, 21.168
Hunter-Lab 36.764, 45.891, 17.627
Binary 10111100, 00110101, 00110111

Color Schemes with #bc3537

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Alternatives to #bc3537

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#bc3537 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc3537

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc3537;}
.background {background-color:#bc3537;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc3537;}

Shades and Tints of #bc3537

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, #040101 is the darkest color, while #fcf4f4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc3537

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7676 is the less saturated color, while #ea070a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc3537 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
  • #5e5e5e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #715656 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #766e51 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #876938 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3f42 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #905947 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9a5637 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be3b3e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population