#bc979a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc979a is composed of 73.7% red, 59.2% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 18.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 355.1 degrees, a saturation of 21.6% and a lightness of 66.5%. #bc979a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #792f35. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 74
    • G 59
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 20
    • Y 18
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc979a color description : Grayish red.

#bc979a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc979a has RGB values of R:188, G:151, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.2, Y:0.18, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359578.

Hex triplet bc979a #bc979a
RGB Decimal 188, 151, 154 rgb(188,151,154)
RGB Percent 73.7, 59.2, 60.4 rgb(73.7%,59.2%,60.4%)
CMYK 0, 20, 18, 26
HSL 355.1°, 21.6, 66.5 hsl(355.1,21.6%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 355.1°, 19.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.872, 14.271, 3.669
XYZ 37.638, 35.159, 35.374
xyY 0.348, 0.325, 35.159
CIE-LCH 65.872, 14.736, 14.417
CIE-LUV 65.872, 22.677, 2.691
Hunter-Lab 59.295, 9.538, 6.135
Binary 10111100, 10010111, 10011010

Color Schemes with #bc979a

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Alternatives to #bc979a

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#bc979a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc979a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc979a;}
.background {background-color:#bc979a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc979a;}

Shades and Tints of #bc979a

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, #030202 is the darkest color, while #f9f6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc979a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #afa4a5 is the less saturated color, while #fe5563 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc979a 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a7a0a0 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8a4a3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b69f9e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c09ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #af9f9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b89c9c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be99a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population