#bc959d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc959d is composed of 73.7% red, 58.4% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 20.7% magenta, 16.5% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 347.7 degrees, a saturation of 22.5% and a lightness of 66.1%. #bc959d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #792b3b. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 74
    • G 58
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 21
    • Y 16
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc959d color description : Grayish red.

#bc959d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc959d has RGB values of R:188, G:149, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.21, Y:0.16, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359069.

Hex triplet bc959d #bc959d
RGB Decimal 188, 149, 157 rgb(188,149,157)
RGB Percent 73.7, 58.4, 61.6 rgb(73.7%,58.4%,61.6%)
CMYK 0, 21, 16, 26
HSL 347.7°, 22.5, 66.1 hsl(347.7,22.5%,66.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 347.7°, 20.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.453, 15.863, 1.376
XYZ 37.572, 34.622, 36.6
xyY 0.345, 0.318, 34.622
CIE-LCH 65.453, 15.922, 4.957
CIE-LUV 65.453, 23.468, -0.821
Hunter-Lab 58.84, 11.009, 4.308
Binary 10111100, 10010101, 10011101

Color Schemes with #bc959d

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Alternatives to #bc959d

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#bc959d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc959d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc959d;}
.background {background-color:#bc959d;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc959d;}

Shades and Tints of #bc959d

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, #020102 is the darkest color, while #f9f5f6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc959d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #afa2a5 is the less saturated color, while #ff5276 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc959d 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
  • #a2a2a2 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a79fa1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5a3a6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b49ea0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf9aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ad9da3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b79b9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be98a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population