#bc8a17 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8a17 is composed of 73.7% red, 54.1% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 26.6% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 41.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc8a17 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #791500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 54
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 27
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8a17 color description : Strong orange.

#bc8a17 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8a17 has RGB values of R:188, G:138, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.27, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12356119.

Hex triplet bc8a17 #bc8a17
RGB Decimal 188, 138, 23 rgb(188,138,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 54.1, 9 rgb(73.7%,54.1%,9%)
CMYK 0, 27, 88, 26
HSL 41.8°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(41.8,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 41.8°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 60.721, 9.671, 61.549
XYZ 29.983, 28.932, 4.816
xyY 0.47, 0.454, 28.932
CIE-LCH 60.721, 62.304, 81.07
CIE-LUV 60.721, 41.717, 59.946
Hunter-Lab 53.788, 5.37, 32.343
Binary 10111100, 10001010, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc8a17

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Alternatives to #bc8a17

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#bc8a17 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8a17

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Shades and Tints of #bc8a17

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, #0d0a02 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8a17

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a68 is the less saturated color, while #cc9007 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8a17 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
  • #968c75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aa9825 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bd9022 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c68690 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b09320 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bd8e1e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c28764 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population