#bc542a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc542a is composed of 73.7% red, 32.9% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 55.3% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 17.3 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bc542a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa854 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 74
    • G 33
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 55
    • Y 78
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc542a color description : Strong orange.

#bc542a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc542a has RGB values of R:188, G:84, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.55, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12342314.

Hex triplet bc542a #bc542a
RGB Decimal 188, 84, 42 rgb(188,84,42)
RGB Percent 73.7, 32.9, 16.5 rgb(73.7%,32.9%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 55, 78, 26
HSL 17.3°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(17.3,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 17.3°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 48.513, 39.39, 43.495
XYZ 24.328, 17.202, 4.23
xyY 0.532, 0.376, 17.202
CIE-LCH 48.513, 58.681, 47.835
CIE-LUV 48.513, 83.241, 35.561
Hunter-Lab 41.475, 32.123, 22.986
Binary 10111100, 01010100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #bc542a

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Alternatives to #bc542a

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#bc542a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc542a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc542a;}
.background {background-color:#bc542a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc542a;}

Shades and Tints of #bc542a

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, #0c0503 is the darkest color, while #fefcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc542a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757271 is the less saturated color, while #df4507 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc542a 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7e6960 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #877a3d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97742d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1585d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9a6c36 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a4682c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf564a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population