#bc5740 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc5740 is composed of 73.7% red, 34.1% green and 25.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 53.7% magenta, 66% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 11.1 degrees, a saturation of 49.2% and a lightness of 49.4%. #bc5740 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffae80 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6633.

    • R 74
    • G 34
    • B 25
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 54
    • Y 66
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc5740 color description : Moderate red.

#bc5740 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc5740 has RGB values of R:188, G:87, B:64 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.54, Y:0.66, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12343104.

Hex triplet bc5740 #bc5740
RGB Decimal 188, 87, 64 rgb(188,87,64)
RGB Percent 73.7, 34.1, 25.1 rgb(73.7%,34.1%,25.1%)
CMYK 0, 54, 66, 26
HSL 11.1°, 49.2, 49.4 hsl(11.1,49.2%,49.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 11.1°, 66, 73.7
Web Safe cc6633 #cc6633
CIE-LAB 49.351, 38.989, 32.625
XYZ 25.073, 17.88, 6.981
xyY 0.502, 0.358, 17.88
CIE-LCH 49.351, 50.839, 39.922
CIE-LUV 49.351, 77.849, 28.097
Hunter-Lab 42.285, 31.845, 19.811
Binary 10111100, 01010111, 01000000

Color Schemes with #bc5740

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Alternatives to #bc5740

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#bc5740 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc5740

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc5740;}
.background {background-color:#bc5740;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc5740;}

Shades and Tints of #bc5740

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, #0c0604 is the darkest color, while #fefdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc5740

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #827c7a is the less saturated color, while #f63206 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc5740 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #826d69 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #867c53 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #977743 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c05c62 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9a6e4c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a46b42 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf5a55 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population