#bc8a40 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8a40 is composed of 73.7% red, 54.1% green and 25.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 26.6% magenta, 66% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 35.8 degrees, a saturation of 49.2% and a lightness of 49.4%. #bc8a40 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff80 with #791500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 54
    • B 25
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 27
    • Y 66
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8a40 color description : Moderate orange.

#bc8a40 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8a40 has RGB values of R:188, G:138, B:64 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.27, Y:0.66, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12356160.

Hex triplet bc8a40 #bc8a40
RGB Decimal 188, 138, 64 rgb(188,138,64)
RGB Percent 73.7, 54.1, 25.1 rgb(73.7%,54.1%,25.1%)
CMYK 0, 27, 66, 26
HSL 35.8°, 49.2, 49.4 hsl(35.8,49.2%,49.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 35.8°, 66, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 60.993, 11.392, 46.033
XYZ 30.753, 29.24, 8.874
xyY 0.447, 0.425, 29.24
CIE-LCH 60.993, 47.421, 76.099
CIE-LUV 60.993, 39.79, 49.361
Hunter-Lab 54.074, 6.888, 28.122
Binary 10111100, 10001010, 01000000

Color Schemes with #bc8a40

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Alternatives to #bc8a40

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#bc8a40 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8a40

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc8a40;}
.background {background-color:#bc8a40;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc8a40;}

Shades and Tints of #bc8a40

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 #bc8a40

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #827f7a is the less saturated color, while #f69506 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8a40 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9a9081 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8984c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bb9149 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c58891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #af9348 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bb8f45 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c18873 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population