#bc9217 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9217 is composed of 73.7% red, 57.3% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 22.3% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 44.7 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc9217 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #792500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 57
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 22
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9217 color description : Strong orange.

#bc9217 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9217 has RGB values of R:188, G:146, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.22, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12358167.

Hex triplet bc9217 #bc9217
RGB Decimal 188, 146, 23 rgb(188,146,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 57.3, 9 rgb(73.7%,57.3%,9%)
CMYK 0, 22, 88, 26
HSL 44.7°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(44.7,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 44.7°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 62.771, 5.285, 63.19
XYZ 31.173, 31.313, 5.213
xyY 0.46, 0.463, 31.313
CIE-LCH 62.771, 63.411, 85.219
CIE-LUV 62.771, 35.561, 63.066
Hunter-Lab 55.958, 1.514, 33.647
Binary 10111100, 10010010, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc9217

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Alternatives to #bc9217

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#bc9217 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc9217

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, #0d0a02 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9217

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a68 is the less saturated color, while #cc9a07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9217 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
  • #9a9179 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b09d24 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c49524 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c78d97 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b4991f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c1941f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c38f68 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population