#bc6217 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc6217 is composed of 73.7% red, 38.4% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 47.9% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 27.3 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc6217 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffc42e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 74
    • G 38
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 48
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc6217 color description : Strong orange.

#bc6217 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc6217 has RGB values of R:188, G:98, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.48, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12345879.

Hex triplet bc6217 #bc6217
RGB Decimal 188, 98, 23 rgb(188,98,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 38.4, 9 rgb(73.7%,38.4%,9%)
CMYK 0, 48, 88, 26
HSL 27.3°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(27.3,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 27.3°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 51.257, 31.576, 53.968
XYZ 25.262, 19.491, 3.242
xyY 0.526, 0.406, 19.491
CIE-LCH 51.257, 62.527, 59.669
CIE-LUV 51.257, 73.861, 44.999
Hunter-Lab 44.148, 24.88, 26.55
Binary 10111100, 01100010, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc6217

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Alternatives to #bc6217

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#bc6217 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc6217

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc6217

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, #0d0702 is the darkest color, while #fefcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc6217

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6968 is the less saturated color, while #cc6107 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc6217 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #827061 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #908128 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a17a18 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c26369 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a07522 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #aa7118 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0634b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population