#bc8974 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8974 is composed of 73.7% red, 53.7% green and 45.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 27.1% magenta, 38.3% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 17.5 degrees, a saturation of 35% and a lightness of 59.6%. #bc8974 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffe8 with #791300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9966.

    • R 74
    • G 54
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 27
    • Y 38
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8974 color description : Slightly desaturated orange.

#bc8974 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8974 has RGB values of R:188, G:137, B:116 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.27, Y:0.38, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12355956.

Hex triplet bc8974 #bc8974
RGB Decimal 188, 137, 116 rgb(188,137,116)
RGB Percent 73.7, 53.7, 45.5 rgb(73.7%,53.7%,45.5%)
CMYK 0, 27, 38, 26
HSL 17.5°, 35, 59.6 hsl(17.5,35%,59.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 17.5°, 38.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc9966 #cc9966
CIE-LAB 61.52, 16.703, 18.928
XYZ 32.837, 29.845, 20.553
xyY 0.395, 0.359, 29.845
CIE-LCH 61.52, 25.244, 48.573
CIE-LUV 61.52, 35.528, 21.664
Hunter-Lab 54.631, 11.688, 15.935
Binary 10111100, 10001001, 01110100

Color Schemes with #bc8974

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Alternatives to #bc8974

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#bc8974 Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc8974;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc8974

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, #070403 is the darkest color, while #fcf9f8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8974

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9c9694 is the less saturated color, while #fb6f35 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8974 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9e938f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a2997f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b39479 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c28b95 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ab937b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b69077 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bf8a89 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population