#bc5242 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc5242 is composed of 73.7% red, 32.2% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 56.4% magenta, 64.9% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 7.9 degrees, a saturation of 48% and a lightness of 49.8%. #bc5242 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa484 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 74
    • G 32
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 56
    • Y 65
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc5242 color description : Moderate red.

#bc5242 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc5242 has RGB values of R:188, G:82, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.56, Y:0.65, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12341826.

Hex triplet bc5242 #bc5242
RGB Decimal 188, 82, 66 rgb(188,82,66)
RGB Percent 73.7, 32.2, 25.9 rgb(73.7%,32.2%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 56, 65, 26
HSL 7.9°, 48, 49.8 hsl(7.9,48%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 7.9°, 64.9, 73.7
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 48.413, 41.605, 30.346
XYZ 24.741, 17.122, 7.156
xyY 0.505, 0.349, 17.122
CIE-LCH 48.413, 51.496, 36.106
CIE-LUV 48.413, 81.02, 25.283
Hunter-Lab 41.378, 34.315, 18.711
Binary 10111100, 01010010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #bc5242

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Alternatives to #bc5242

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#bc5242 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc5242

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc5242;}
.background {background-color:#bc5242;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc5242

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, #0e0605 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc5242

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #817d7d is the less saturated color, while #f72707 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc5242 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7f6a67 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #837a56 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #947445 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c0585d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #986b4f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a26844 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be5653 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population