#bc540b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc540b is composed of 73.7% red, 32.9% green and 4.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 55.3% magenta, 94.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 24.7 degrees, a saturation of 88.9% and a lightness of 39%. #bc540b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffa816 with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 74
    • G 33
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 55
    • Y 94
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc540b color description : Strong orange.

#bc540b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc540b has RGB values of R:188, G:84, B:11 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.55, Y:0.94, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12342283.

Hex triplet bc540b #bc540b
RGB Decimal 188, 84, 11 rgb(188,84,11)
RGB Percent 73.7, 32.9, 4.3 rgb(73.7%,32.9%,4.3%)
CMYK 0, 55, 94, 26
HSL 24.7°, 88.9, 39 hsl(24.7,88.9%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 24.7°, 94.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 48.334, 38.6, 55.26
XYZ 23.971, 17.059, 2.347
xyY 0.553, 0.393, 17.059
CIE-LCH 48.334, 67.407, 55.065
CIE-LUV 48.334, 85.69, 41.977
Hunter-Lab 41.302, 31.319, 25.542
Binary 10111100, 01010100, 00001011

Color Schemes with #bc540b

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Alternatives to #bc540b

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#bc540b Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc540b;}
.background {background-color:#bc540b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc540b

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, #030100 is the darkest color, while #fef5ef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc540b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #68635f is the less saturated color, while #c45303 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc540b 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #7b6658 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #887a1f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #987400 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c1575c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9b6c18 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a56804 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf553e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population