#bc9738 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9738 is composed of 73.7% red, 59.2% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 70.2% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 43.2 degrees, a saturation of 54.1% and a lightness of 47.8%. #bc9738 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff70 with #792f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 59
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 20
    • Y 70
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9738 color description : Moderate orange.

#bc9738 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9738 has RGB values of R:188, G:151, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.2, Y:0.7, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359480.

Hex triplet bc9738 #bc9738
RGB Decimal 188, 151, 56 rgb(188,151,56)
RGB Percent 73.7, 59.2, 22 rgb(73.7%,59.2%,22%)
CMYK 0, 20, 70, 26
HSL 43.2°, 54.1, 47.8 hsl(43.2,54.1%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 43.2°, 70.2, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 64.251, 3.799, 53.158
XYZ 32.52, 33.112, 8.42
xyY 0.439, 0.447, 33.112
CIE-LCH 64.251, 53.293, 85.912
CIE-LUV 64.251, 30.712, 57.749
Hunter-Lab 57.543, 0.179, 31.605
Binary 10111100, 10010111, 00111000

Color Schemes with #bc9738

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Alternatives to #bc9738

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#bc9738 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc9738

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, #070502 is the darkest color, while #fcfbf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9738

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7a7a is the less saturated color, while #ebac09 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9738 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9e9784 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2a143 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c69943 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6939d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b69d3f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c2983f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c29478 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population