#bc3538 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc3538 is composed of 73.7% red, 20.8% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 71.8% magenta, 70.2% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 358.7 degrees, a saturation of 56% and a lightness of 47.3%. #bc3538 color hex could be obtained by blending #ff6a70 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 74
    • G 21
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 72
    • Y 70
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc3538 color description : Moderate red.

#bc3538 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc3538 has RGB values of R:188, G:53, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.72, Y:0.7, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12334392.

Hex triplet bc3538 #bc3538
RGB Decimal 188, 53, 56 rgb(188,53,56)
RGB Percent 73.7, 20.8, 22 rgb(73.7%,20.8%,22%)
CMYK 0, 72, 70, 26
HSL 358.7°, 56, 47.3 hsl(358.7,56%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 358.7°, 71.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 43.545, 53.681, 30.31
XYZ 22.727, 13.526, 5.155
xyY 0.549, 0.327, 13.526
CIE-LCH 43.545, 61.647, 29.451
CIE-LUV 43.545, 101.47, 20.724
Hunter-Lab 36.777, 45.946, 17.433
Binary 10111100, 00110101, 00111000

Color Schemes with #bc3538

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Alternatives to #bc3538

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#bc3538 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc3538

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc3538;}
.background {background-color:#bc3538;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc3538

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 #bc3538

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7676 is the less saturated color, while #ea070c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc3538 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
  • #766e52 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #876939 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf3f42 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8f5948 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #9a5638 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be3b3e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population