#bc6617 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc6617 is composed of 73.7% red, 40% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 45.7% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 28.7 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc6617 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffcc2e 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

#bc6617 color description : Strong orange.

#bc6617 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc6617 has RGB values of R:188, G:102, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.46, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12346903.

Hex triplet bc6617 #bc6617
RGB Decimal 188, 102, 23 rgb(188,102,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 40, 9 rgb(73.7%,40%,9%)
CMYK 0, 46, 88, 26
HSL 28.7°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(28.7,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 28.7°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 52.128, 29.44, 54.666
XYZ 25.646, 20.258, 3.37
xyY 0.52, 0.411, 20.258
CIE-LCH 52.128, 62.09, 61.696
CIE-LUV 52.128, 70.617, 46.416
Hunter-Lab 45.009, 22.942, 27.067
Binary 10111100, 01100110, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc6617

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Alternatives to #bc6617

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#bc6617 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc6617

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#bc6617;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc6617

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 #bc6617

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6968 is the less saturated color, while #cc6507 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc6617 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #857464 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #928328 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a37c19 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2676d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a17822 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ac7418 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0664e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population