#bc8c2e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8c2e is composed of 73.7% red, 54.9% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 25.5% magenta, 75.5% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 39.7 degrees, a saturation of 60.7% and a lightness of 45.9%. #bc8c2e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5c with #791900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 55
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 26
    • Y 76
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8c2e color description : Strong orange.

#bc8c2e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8c2e has RGB values of R:188, G:140, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.26, Y:0.76, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12356654.

Hex triplet bc8c2e #bc8c2e
RGB Decimal 188, 140, 46 rgb(188,140,46)
RGB Percent 73.7, 54.9, 18 rgb(73.7%,54.9%,18%)
CMYK 0, 26, 76, 26
HSL 39.7°, 60.7, 45.9 hsl(39.7,60.7%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 39.7°, 75.5, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 61.348, 9.331, 54.42
XYZ 30.611, 29.646, 6.695
xyY 0.457, 0.443, 29.646
CIE-LCH 61.348, 55.214, 80.271
CIE-LUV 61.348, 39.338, 56.037
Hunter-Lab 54.449, 5.067, 30.824
Binary 10111100, 10001100, 00101110

Color Schemes with #bc8c2e

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Alternatives to #bc8c2e

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#bc8c2e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8c2e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc8c2e;}
.background {background-color:#bc8c2e;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc8c2e;}

Shades and Tints of #bc8c2e

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, #0f0b04 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8c2e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7d786d is the less saturated color, while #e99b01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8c2e 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
  • #909090 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #998f7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #aa993b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #be9238 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c58992 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b19436 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bd9034 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c28a6e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population