#bc8838 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8838 is composed of 73.7% red, 53.3% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 27.7% magenta, 70.2% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 36.4 degrees, a saturation of 54.1% and a lightness of 47.8%. #bc8838 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff70 with #791100. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 53
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 70
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8838 color description : Moderate orange.

#bc8838 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8838 has RGB values of R:188, G:136, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.7, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12355640.

Hex triplet bc8838 #bc8838
RGB Decimal 188, 136, 56 rgb(188,136,56)
RGB Percent 73.7, 53.3, 22 rgb(73.7%,53.3%,22%)
CMYK 0, 28, 70, 26
HSL 36.4°, 54.1, 47.8 hsl(36.4,54.1%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 36.4°, 70.2, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 60.415, 12.027, 49.168
XYZ 30.258, 28.587, 7.665
xyY 0.455, 0.43, 28.587
CIE-LCH 60.415, 50.618, 76.254
CIE-LUV 60.415, 41.807, 51.35
Hunter-Lab 53.467, 7.449, 28.926
Binary 10111100, 10001000, 00111000

Color Schemes with #bc8838

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Alternatives to #bc8838

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#bc8838 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc8838

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, #070502 is the darkest color, while #fcfaf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8838

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7a7a is the less saturated color, while #eb9209 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8838 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
  • #8e8e8e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #978d7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a79745 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ba9041 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c5868f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #af9140 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bb8d3e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1866f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population