#bc9737 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9737 is composed of 73.7% red, 59.2% green and 21.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 70.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 43.3 degrees, a saturation of 54.7% and a lightness of 47.6%. #bc9737 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff6e with #792f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 59
    • B 22
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 20
    • Y 71
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9737 color description : Moderate orange.

#bc9737 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9737 has RGB values of R:188, G:151, B:55 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.2, Y:0.71, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359479.

Hex triplet bc9737 #bc9737
RGB Decimal 188, 151, 55 rgb(188,151,55)
RGB Percent 73.7, 59.2, 21.6 rgb(73.7%,59.2%,21.6%)
CMYK 0, 20, 71, 26
HSL 43.3°, 54.7, 47.6 hsl(43.3,54.7%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 43.3°, 70.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 64.243, 3.746, 53.577
XYZ 32.496, 33.102, 8.292
xyY 0.44, 0.448, 33.102
CIE-LCH 64.243, 53.707, 86.001
CIE-LUV 64.243, 30.758, 58.058
Hunter-Lab 57.534, 0.133, 31.729
Binary 10111100, 10010111, 00110111

Color Schemes with #bc9737

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Alternatives to #bc9737

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#bc9737 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9737

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9737;}
.background {background-color:#bc9737;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc9737

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, #060502 is the darkest color, while #fcfaf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9737

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b7a78 is the less saturated color, while #ebac08 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9737 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9e9784 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2a142 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c69942 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6939d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b69d3e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c2983e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c29478 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population