#bc972b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc972b is composed of 73.7% red, 59.2% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 77.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 44.7 degrees, a saturation of 62.8% and a lightness of 45.3%. #bc972b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #792f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 59
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 20
    • Y 77
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc972b color description : Strong orange.

#bc972b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc972b has RGB values of R:188, G:151, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.2, Y:0.77, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359467.

Hex triplet bc972b #bc972b
RGB Decimal 188, 151, 43 rgb(188,151,43)
RGB Percent 73.7, 59.2, 16.9 rgb(73.7%,59.2%,16.9%)
CMYK 0, 20, 77, 26
HSL 44.7°, 62.8, 45.3 hsl(44.7,62.8%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 44.7°, 77.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 64.161, 3.188, 58.254
XYZ 32.242, 33, 6.957
xyY 0.447, 0.457, 33
CIE-LCH 64.161, 58.341, 86.868
CIE-LUV 64.161, 31.239, 61.326
Hunter-Lab 57.446, -0.346, 33.032
Binary 10111100, 10010111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #bc972b

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Alternatives to #bc972b

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#bc972b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc972b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc972b;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc972b

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, #0c0a03 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc972b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757472 is the less saturated color, while #e0a807 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc972b 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9e9681 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b3a037 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c79937 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b69d32 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c39833 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39473 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population