#bc8e1a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8e1a is composed of 73.7% red, 55.7% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 24.5% magenta, 86.2% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 43 degrees, a saturation of 75.7% and a lightness of 42%. #bc8e1a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff34 with #791d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 56
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 24
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8e1a color description : Strong orange.

#bc8e1a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8e1a has RGB values of R:188, G:142, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.24, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12357146.

Hex triplet bc8e1a #bc8e1a
RGB Decimal 188, 142, 26 rgb(188,142,26)
RGB Percent 73.7, 55.7, 10.2 rgb(73.7%,55.7%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 24, 86, 26
HSL 43°, 75.7, 42 hsl(43,75.7%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 43°, 86.2, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 61.752, 7.545, 61.595
XYZ 30.599, 30.114, 5.178
xyY 0.464, 0.457, 30.114
CIE-LCH 61.752, 62.055, 83.016
CIE-LUV 61.752, 38.546, 61.062
Hunter-Lab 54.876, 3.5, 32.818
Binary 10111100, 10001110, 00011010

Color Schemes with #bc8e1a

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Alternatives to #bc8e1a

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#bc8e1a Preview

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.text {color:#bc8e1a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #bc8e1a;}

Shades and Tints of #bc8e1a

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, #100c02 is the darkest color, while #fffefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8e1a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726e64 is the less saturated color, while #d59901 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8e1a 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
  • #8f8f8f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #988f78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ad9a27 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c09326 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c68a93 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b29622 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #bf9121 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c28b67 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population