#bc8740 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8740 is composed of 73.7% red, 52.9% green and 25.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.2% magenta, 66% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 34.4 degrees, a saturation of 49.2% and a lightness of 49.4%. #bc8740 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff80 with #790f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 53
    • B 25
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 66
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8740 color description : Moderate orange.

#bc8740 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8740 has RGB values of R:188, G:135, B:64 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.66, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12355392.

Hex triplet bc8740 #bc8740
RGB Decimal 188, 135, 64 rgb(188,135,64)
RGB Percent 73.7, 52.9, 25.1 rgb(73.7%,52.9%,25.1%)
CMYK 0, 28, 66, 26
HSL 34.4°, 49.2, 49.4 hsl(34.4,49.2%,49.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 34.4°, 66, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 60.241, 13.049, 45.198
XYZ 30.329, 28.391, 8.733
xyY 0.45, 0.421, 28.391
CIE-LCH 60.241, 47.044, 73.896
CIE-LUV 60.241, 42.012, 48.049
Hunter-Lab 53.283, 8.356, 27.581
Binary 10111100, 10000111, 01000000

Color Schemes with #bc8740

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Alternatives to #bc8740

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#bc8740 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8740

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc8740;}
.background {background-color:#bc8740;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc8740

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, #0c0904 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8740

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #827f7a is the less saturated color, while #f68f06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8740 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #988d7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6974c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b99049 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4858e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ae9148 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ba8c45 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c18672 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population