#bc973b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc973b is composed of 73.7% red, 59.2% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 68.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 42.8 degrees, a saturation of 52.2% and a lightness of 48.4%. #bc973b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff76 with #792f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 59
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 20
    • Y 69
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc973b color description : Moderate orange.

#bc973b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc973b has RGB values of R:188, G:151, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.2, Y:0.69, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359483.

Hex triplet bc973b #bc973b
RGB Decimal 188, 151, 59 rgb(188,151,59)
RGB Percent 73.7, 59.2, 23.1 rgb(73.7%,59.2%,23.1%)
CMYK 0, 20, 69, 26
HSL 42.8°, 52.2, 48.4 hsl(42.8,52.2%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 42.8°, 68.6, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 64.276, 3.964, 51.877
XYZ 32.595, 33.142, 8.818
xyY 0.437, 0.445, 33.142
CIE-LCH 64.276, 52.029, 85.63
CIE-LUV 64.276, 30.571, 56.788
Hunter-Lab 57.569, 0.321, 31.217
Binary 10111100, 10010111, 00111011

Color Schemes with #bc973b

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Alternatives to #bc973b

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#bc973b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc973b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc973b;}
.background {background-color:#bc973b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc973b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc973b

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, #090703 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc973b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #837f74 is the less saturated color, while #f5af02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc973b 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9f9885 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b2a146 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c69946 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c6939d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b59d42 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c29842 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c29479 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population