#bc8a42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8a42 is composed of 73.7% red, 54.1% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 26.6% magenta, 64.9% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 35.4 degrees, a saturation of 48% and a lightness of 49.8%. #bc8a42 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff84 with #791500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 54
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 27
    • Y 65
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8a42 color description : Moderate orange.

#bc8a42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8a42 has RGB values of R:188, G:138, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.27, Y:0.65, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12356162.

Hex triplet bc8a42 #bc8a42
RGB Decimal 188, 138, 66 rgb(188,138,66)
RGB Percent 73.7, 54.1, 25.9 rgb(73.7%,54.1%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 27, 65, 26
HSL 35.4°, 48, 49.8 hsl(35.4,48%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 35.4°, 64.9, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 61.013, 11.52, 45.085
XYZ 30.811, 29.263, 9.18
xyY 0.445, 0.423, 29.263
CIE-LCH 61.013, 46.533, 75.666
CIE-LUV 61.013, 39.65, 48.593
Hunter-Lab 54.096, 7.001, 27.806
Binary 10111100, 10001010, 01000010

Color Schemes with #bc8a42

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Alternatives to #bc8a42

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#bc8a42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8a42

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc8a42;}
.background {background-color:#bc8a42;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc8a42

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 #bc8a42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #817f7d is the less saturated color, while #f79507 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8a42 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
  • #919191 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9a9081 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a8984e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #bb914b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c58891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #af9349 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bb8f47 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c18874 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population