#bc8a1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8a1b is composed of 73.7% red, 54.1% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 26.6% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 41.4 degrees, a saturation of 74.9% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bc8a1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff36 with #791500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 54
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 27
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8a1b color description : Strong orange.

#bc8a1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8a1b has RGB values of R:188, G:138, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.27, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12356123.

Hex triplet bc8a1b #bc8a1b
RGB Decimal 188, 138, 27 rgb(188,138,27)
RGB Percent 73.7, 54.1, 10.6 rgb(73.7%,54.1%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 27, 86, 26
HSL 41.4°, 74.9, 42.2 hsl(41.4,74.9%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 41.4°, 85.6, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 60.737, 9.769, 60.479
XYZ 30.026, 28.949, 5.043
xyY 0.469, 0.452, 28.949
CIE-LCH 60.737, 61.263, 80.825
CIE-LUV 60.737, 41.605, 59.335
Hunter-Lab 53.804, 5.455, 32.106
Binary 10111100, 10001010, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bc8a1b

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Alternatives to #bc8a1b

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#bc8a1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8a1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc8a1b;}
.background {background-color:#bc8a1b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc8a1b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc8a1b

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, #100c02 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8a1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726e65 is the less saturated color, while #d59302 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8a1b 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
  • #8c8c8c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #968c75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aa9829 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bd9026 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c68690 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b09323 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bd8e22 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c28865 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population