#bc8717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8717 is composed of 73.7% red, 52.9% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.2% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 40.7 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc8717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #790f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 53
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8717 color description : Strong orange.

#bc8717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8717 has RGB values of R:188, G:135, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12355351.

Hex triplet bc8717 #bc8717
RGB Decimal 188, 135, 23 rgb(188,135,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 52.9, 9 rgb(73.7%,52.9%,9%)
CMYK 0, 28, 88, 26
HSL 40.7°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(40.7,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 40.7°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 59.964, 11.324, 60.942
XYZ 29.558, 28.083, 4.674
xyY 0.474, 0.451, 28.083
CIE-LCH 59.964, 61.985, 79.473
CIE-LUV 59.964, 44.059, 58.783
Hunter-Lab 52.993, 6.824, 31.866
Binary 10111100, 10000111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc8717

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Alternatives to #bc8717

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#bc8717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8717

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc8717

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, #0d0902 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a68 is the less saturated color, while #cc8d07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8717 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
  • #8a8a8a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #948973 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a89625 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bb8f21 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c5848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #af9020 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bb8c1d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c28562 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population