#bc8742 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8742 is composed of 73.7% red, 52.9% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 28.2% magenta, 64.9% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 33.9 degrees, a saturation of 48% and a lightness of 49.8%. #bc8742 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff84 with #790f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 53
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 28
    • Y 65
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8742 color description : Moderate orange.

#bc8742 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8742 has RGB values of R:188, G:135, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.28, Y:0.65, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12355394.

Hex triplet bc8742 #bc8742
RGB Decimal 188, 135, 66 rgb(188,135,66)
RGB Percent 73.7, 52.9, 25.9 rgb(73.7%,52.9%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 28, 65, 26
HSL 33.9°, 48, 49.8 hsl(33.9,48%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 33.9°, 64.9, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 60.261, 13.177, 44.241
XYZ 30.387, 28.414, 9.038
xyY 0.448, 0.419, 28.414
CIE-LCH 60.261, 46.162, 73.414
CIE-LUV 60.261, 41.864, 47.27
Hunter-Lab 53.305, 8.471, 27.261
Binary 10111100, 10000111, 01000010

Color Schemes with #bc8742

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Alternatives to #bc8742

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#bc8742 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8742

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc8742

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, #0e0a05 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8742

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #817f7d is the less saturated color, while #f78f07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8742 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #988d80 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6974e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b8904a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c4858e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ae914a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b98c47 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c18672 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population