#bc6517 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc6517 is composed of 73.7% red, 39.6% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 46.3% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 28.4 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc6517 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffca2e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 74
    • G 40
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 46
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc6517 color description : Strong orange.

#bc6517 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc6517 has RGB values of R:188, G:101, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.46, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12346647.

Hex triplet bc6517 #bc6517
RGB Decimal 188, 101, 23 rgb(188,101,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 39.6, 9 rgb(73.7%,39.6%,9%)
CMYK 0, 46, 88, 26
HSL 28.4°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(28.4,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 28.4°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 51.908, 29.976, 54.49
XYZ 25.548, 20.063, 3.338
xyY 0.522, 0.41, 20.063
CIE-LCH 51.908, 62.191, 61.184
CIE-LUV 51.908, 71.429, 46.06
Hunter-Lab 44.792, 23.428, 26.936
Binary 10111100, 01100101, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc6517

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Alternatives to #bc6517

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#bc6517 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc6517

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 #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc6517

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6968 is the less saturated color, while #cc6407 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc6517 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #847363 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #918228 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a37c19 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2666c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a17722 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ac7318 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0654d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population