#bc6917 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc6917 is composed of 73.7% red, 41.2% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 44.1% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 29.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc6917 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffd22e with #790000. Closest websafe color is: #cc6600.

    • R 74
    • G 41
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 44
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc6917 color description : Strong orange.

#bc6917 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc6917 has RGB values of R:188, G:105, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.44, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12347671.

Hex triplet bc6917 #bc6917
RGB Decimal 188, 105, 23 rgb(188,105,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 41.2, 9 rgb(73.7%,41.2%,9%)
CMYK 0, 44, 88, 26
HSL 29.8°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(29.8,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 29.8°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc6600 #cc6600
CIE-LAB 52.794, 27.823, 55.2
XYZ 25.946, 20.859, 3.47
xyY 0.516, 0.415, 20.859
CIE-LCH 52.794, 61.815, 63.25
CIE-LUV 52.794, 68.177, 47.494
Hunter-Lab 45.671, 21.483, 27.465
Binary 10111100, 01101001, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc6917

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Alternatives to #bc6917

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#bc6917 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc6917

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, #0d0702 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc6917

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6968 is the less saturated color, while #cc6907 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc6917 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #867565 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #948428 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a57e1a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c36970 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a27a21 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #ad7619 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c06950 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population