#bc8a09 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8a09 is composed of 73.7% red, 54.1% green and 3.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 26.6% magenta, 95.2% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 43.2 degrees, a saturation of 90.9% and a lightness of 38.6%. #bc8a09 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff12 with #791500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 54
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 27
    • Y 95
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8a09 color description : Strong orange.

#bc8a09 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8a09 has RGB values of R:188, G:138, B:9 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.27, Y:0.95, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12356105.

Hex triplet bc8a09 #bc8a09
RGB Decimal 188, 138, 9 rgb(188,138,9)
RGB Percent 73.7, 54.1, 3.5 rgb(73.7%,54.1%,3.5%)
CMYK 0, 27, 95, 26
HSL 43.2°, 90.9, 38.6 hsl(43.2,90.9%,38.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 43.2°, 95.2, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 60.684, 9.433, 64.312
XYZ 29.877, 28.89, 4.261
xyY 0.474, 0.458, 28.89
CIE-LCH 60.684, 65, 81.656
CIE-LUV 60.684, 41.991, 61.447
Hunter-Lab 53.749, 5.161, 32.924
Binary 10111100, 10001010, 00001001

Color Schemes with #bc8a09

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Alternatives to #bc8a09

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#bc8a09 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8a09

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc8a09

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, #010100 is the darkest color, while #fef9ed is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8a09

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #69655c is the less saturated color, while #c48d01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8a09 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
  • #8a8a8a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #948a70 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aa9818 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #be9014 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6868f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b09313 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bd8e10 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c2875e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population