#bc8e2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc8e2a is composed of 73.7% red, 55.7% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 24.5% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 41.1 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bc8e2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #791d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 56
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 24
    • Y 78
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc8e2a color description : Strong orange.

#bc8e2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc8e2a has RGB values of R:188, G:142, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.24, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12357162.

Hex triplet bc8e2a #bc8e2a
RGB Decimal 188, 142, 42 rgb(188,142,42)
RGB Percent 73.7, 55.7, 16.5 rgb(73.7%,55.7%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 24, 78, 26
HSL 41.1°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(41.1,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 41.1°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 61.832, 8.064, 56.443
XYZ 30.831, 30.206, 6.397
xyY 0.457, 0.448, 30.206
CIE-LCH 61.832, 57.016, 81.869
CIE-LUV 61.832, 38.002, 57.882
Hunter-Lab 54.96, 3.951, 31.571
Binary 10111100, 10001110, 00101010

Color Schemes with #bc8e2a

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Alternatives to #bc8e2a

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#bc8e2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc8e2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc8e2a;}
.background {background-color:#bc8e2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc8e2a;}

Shades and Tints of #bc8e2a

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, #0c0903 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc8e2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757471 is the less saturated color, while #df9b07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc8e2a 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
  • #99907c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ac9b37 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c09335 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c68a94 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b29632 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #be9131 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c28b6d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population