#bc8957 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8957 is composed of 73.7% red, 53.7% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 27.1% magenta, 53.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 29.7 degrees, a saturation of 43% and a lightness of 53.9%. #bc8957 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffae with #791300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 74
    • G 54
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 27
    • Y 54
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8957 color description : Moderate orange.

#bc8957 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8957 has RGB values of R:188, G:137, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.27, Y:0.54, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12355927.

Hex triplet bc8957 #bc8957
RGB Decimal 188, 137, 87 rgb(188,137,87)
RGB Percent 73.7, 53.7, 34.1 rgb(73.7%,53.7%,34.1%)
CMYK 0, 27, 54, 26
HSL 29.7°, 43, 53.9 hsl(29.7,43%,53.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 29.7°, 53.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 61.021, 13.679, 34.282
XYZ 31.405, 29.272, 13.012
xyY 0.426, 0.397, 29.272
CIE-LCH 61.021, 36.91, 68.247
CIE-LUV 61.021, 38.636, 38.643
Hunter-Lab 54.104, 8.931, 23.613
Binary 10111100, 10001001, 01010111

Color Schemes with #bc8957

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Alternatives to #bc8957

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#bc8957 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc8957

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #faf5f1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8957

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8f8984 is the less saturated color, while #fb8818 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8957 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9b9187 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a69863 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b8925e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c48892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ae935e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b98e5b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c1887c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population