#bc8c1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8c1b is composed of 73.7% red, 54.9% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 25.5% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 42.1 degrees, a saturation of 74.9% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bc8c1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff36 with #791900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 55
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 26
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8c1b color description : Strong orange.

#bc8c1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8c1b has RGB values of R:188, G:140, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.26, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12356635.

Hex triplet bc8c1b #bc8c1b
RGB Decimal 188, 140, 27 rgb(188,140,27)
RGB Percent 73.7, 54.9, 10.6 rgb(73.7%,54.9%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 26, 86, 26
HSL 42.1°, 74.9, 42.2 hsl(42.1,74.9%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 42.1°, 85.6, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 61.245, 8.669, 60.9
XYZ 30.316, 29.528, 5.14
xyY 0.467, 0.454, 29.528
CIE-LCH 61.245, 61.514, 81.899
CIE-LUV 61.245, 40.058, 60.119
Hunter-Lab 54.34, 4.488, 32.43
Binary 10111100, 10001100, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bc8c1b

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Alternatives to #bc8c1b

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#bc8c1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8c1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc8c1b;}
.background {background-color:#bc8c1b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc8c1b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc8c1b

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 #bc8c1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726e65 is the less saturated color, while #d59602 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8c1b 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
  • #8d8d8d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #968d76 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ab9928 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bf9226 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c68892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b19423 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #be8f22 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c28966 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population