#bc5717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc5717 is composed of 73.7% red, 34.1% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 53.7% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 23.3 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc5717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffae2e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 74
    • G 34
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 54
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc5717 color description : Strong orange.

#bc5717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc5717 has RGB values of R:188, G:87, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.54, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12343063.

Hex triplet bc5717 #bc5717
RGB Decimal 188, 87, 23 rgb(188,87,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 34.1, 9 rgb(73.7%,34.1%,9%)
CMYK 0, 54, 88, 26
HSL 23.3°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(23.3,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 23.3°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 48.973, 37.298, 52.14
XYZ 24.303, 17.572, 2.923
xyY 0.543, 0.392, 17.572
CIE-LCH 48.973, 64.107, 54.422
CIE-LUV 48.973, 82.673, 41.239
Hunter-Lab 41.919, 30.129, 25.21
Binary 10111100, 01010111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc5717

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Alternatives to #bc5717

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#bc5717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc5717

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc5717;}
.background {background-color:#bc5717;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc5717

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, #0d0602 is the darkest color, while #fefcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc5717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6968 is the less saturated color, while #cc5307 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc5717 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
  • #7e695d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #897b2a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a7516 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1595f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9c6e23 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a66a16 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf5845 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population