#BC0000 Hex Color Code

#BC0000

The Hexadecimal Color #BC0000 is a contrast shade of Dark Red. #BC0000 RGB value is rgb(188, 0, 0). RGB Color Model of #BC0000 consists of 73% red, 0% green and 0% blue. HSL color Mode of #BC0000 has 0°(degrees) Hue, 100% Saturation and 37% Lightness. #BC0000 color has an wavelength of 620nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #BC0000 is #CC3333. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #BC0000 is #B00. The Closest Color to #BC0000 is #8B0000. Official Name of #BC0000 Hex Code is Guardsman Red. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #BC0000 is 0 Cyan 100 Magenta 100 Yellow 26 Black and #BC0000 CMY is 0, 100, 100. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #BC0000 is hsl(0,100,37, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(0, 100, 74). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #BC0000 is 20.74, 10.7, 0.97.
Hex8 Value of #BC0000 is #BC0000FF. Decimal Value of #BC0000 is 12320768 and Octal Value of #BC0000 is 57000000. Binary Value of #BC0000 is 10111100, 0, 0 and Android of #BC0000 is 4290510848 / 0xffbc0000. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #BC0000 is 0.64, 0.33, 0.33 and YIQ Color Space of #BC0000 is 56.212, 112.0292, 39.762. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #BC0000 is 19.64, 3.58, 1.16. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #BC0000 is 39.07, 63.65, 53.49. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #BC0000 is 39.07, 128.33, 27.73. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #BC0000 is 39.07, 83.14, 40.04. Hunter Lab variable of #BC0000 is 32.71, 55.93, 21.14.

#BC0000 - Guardsman Red Color Image
#BC0000 - Guardsman Red Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #BC0000

RGB Percentages of #BC0000

73%
0%
0%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #BC0000

73.73%
0.0%
0.0%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #BC0000

0%
100%
100%
26%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #BC0000

To get 25% Saturated #BC0000 Color, you need to convert the hex color #BC0000 to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #BC0000 hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #BC0000

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #BC0000

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #BC0000

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #BC0000 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #BC0000 to it's the darkest color.

#BC0000 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(188, 0, 0)
RGB Percent 73%, 0%, 0%
RYB 188.0, 0.0, 0.0
CMYK 0, 100, 100, 26
CMY 0, 100, 100
HSL hsl(0, 100%, 37%)
HSLA hsl(0, 100%, 37%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(0, 100, 74)
XYZ 20.74, 10.7, 0.97
Hex8 Value #BC0000FF
Decimal Value 12320768
Octal Value 57000000
Binary Value 10111100,0,0
Android 4290510848 / 0xffbc0000
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(0, 100%, 37%)
xyY 0.64, 0.33, 10.695
YIQ 56.212, 112.0292, 39.762
LMS 19.64, 3.58, 1.16
CieLAB 39.07, 63.65, 53.49
CieLUV : LCHuv 39.07, 128.33, 27.73
CieLCH : LCHab 39.07, 83.14, 40.04
Hunter Lab 32.71, 55.93, 21.14
YUV 56.212, -27.64, 115.62
YDbDr 56.212, -84.6, -250.6
YCbCr 64.28, 100.13, 210.57
YCoCg 47.0, 94.0, -47.0
YPbPr 56.21, -31.72, 94.0
Munsell Color System 10362.50 608.16/54.28

#BC0000 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#BC0000 as Background:

Friendship takes place between those who have an affinity for one another, and is a perfectly natural and inevitable result. No professions nor advances will avail.... It is a drama in which the parties have no part to act.

Henry David Thoreau
<p style="background: #BC0000">…</p>

#BC0000 as Text Color:

I have seen some who did not know when to turn aside their eyes in meeting yours. A truly confident and magnanimous spirit is wiser than to contend for the mastery in such encounters. Serpents alone conquer by the steadiness of their gaze. My friend looks me in the face and sees me, that is all.

Henry David Thoreau
<p style="color: #BC0000">…</p>

#BC0000 as Text Shadow:

It is equally impossible to forget our Friends, and to make them answer to our ideal. When they say farewell, then indeed we beginto keep them company. How often we find ourselves turning our backs on our actual Friends, that we may go and meet their ideal cousins.

Henry David Thoreau
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #BC0000">…</p>

#BC0000 as Linear Gradient:

Friendship is but a name, faith is an empty name. Alas, it is not safe to praise to a friend the object of your love; as soon as he believes your praises, he slips into your place.

Ovid
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #BC0000)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #BC0000?

RGB Value for #BC0000 is rgb(188, 0, 0).

What is the RGB percentage of #BC0000?

RGB percentage for #BC0000 is 73% Red 0% Green 0% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #BC0000?

CMYK Color Model of #BC0000 is 0 Cyan 100 Magenta 100 Yellow 26 Black.

What is the HSL value of #BC0000?

HSL Value of #BC0000 is 0°(degrees) Hue 100 Saturation 37 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #BC0000?

HSV Value of #BC0000 is 0 Hue 100 Saturation 74 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #BC0000?

XYZ Color Model of #BC0000 is 20.74, 10.7, 0.97.