#bc8438 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8438 is composed of 73.7% red, 51.8% green and 22% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 29.8% magenta, 70.2% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 34.5 degrees, a saturation of 54.1% and a lightness of 47.8%. #bc8438 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff70 with #790900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 52
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 30
    • Y 70
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8438 color description : Moderate orange.

#bc8438 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8438 has RGB values of R:188, G:132, B:56 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.3, Y:0.7, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12354616.

Hex triplet bc8438 #bc8438
RGB Decimal 188, 132, 56 rgb(188,132,56)
RGB Percent 73.7, 51.8, 22 rgb(73.7%,51.8%,22%)
CMYK 0, 30, 70, 26
HSL 34.5°, 54.1, 47.8 hsl(34.5,54.1%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 34.5°, 70.2, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 59.417, 14.238, 48.114
XYZ 29.705, 27.481, 7.481
xyY 0.459, 0.425, 27.481
CIE-LCH 59.417, 50.177, 73.515
CIE-LUV 59.417, 44.826, 49.654
Hunter-Lab 52.423, 9.406, 28.235
Binary 10111100, 10000100, 00111000

Color Schemes with #bc8438

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Alternatives to #bc8438

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#bc8438 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8438

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc8438

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 #fcfaf7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8438

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7a7a is the less saturated color, while #eb8b09 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8438 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
  • #8c8c8c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #968a7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a49545 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b78e41 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4828b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ad8e40 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b98a3d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1836d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population