#bc172e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc172e is composed of 73.7% red, 9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 87.8% magenta, 75.5% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 351.6 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc172e color hex could be obtained by blending #ff2e5c with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc0033.

    • R 74
    • G 9
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 88
    • Y 76
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc172e color description : Strong red.

#bc172e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc172e has RGB values of R:188, G:23, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.88, Y:0.76, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12326702.

Hex triplet bc172e #bc172e
RGB Decimal 188, 23, 46 rgb(188,23,46)
RGB Percent 73.7, 9, 18 rgb(73.7%,9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 88, 76, 26
HSL 351.6°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(351.6,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 351.6°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc0033 #cc0033
CIE-LAB 40.417, 61.662, 32.66
XYZ 21.54, 11.504, 3.671
xyY 0.587, 0.313, 11.504
CIE-LCH 40.417, 69.777, 27.908
CIE-LUV 40.417, 116.754, 19.147
Hunter-Lab 33.918, 54.001, 17.325
Binary 10111100, 00010111, 00101110

Color Schemes with #bc172e

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Alternatives to #bc172e

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#bc172e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc172e;}
.background {background-color:#bc172e;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc172e

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, #0d0203 is the darkest color, while #fefbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc172e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6869 is the less saturated color, while #cc0722 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc172e 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
  • #4b4b4b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #624145 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f674c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f622d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf2726 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #8b4a41 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #95472d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bd2129 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population