#bc979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc979b is composed of 73.7% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 17.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 353.5 degrees, a saturation of 21.6% and a lightness of 66.5%. #bc979b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #792f37. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 74
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 20
    • Y 18
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc979b color description : Grayish red.

#bc979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc979b has RGB values of R:188, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.2, Y:0.18, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359579.

Hex triplet bc979b #bc979b
RGB Decimal 188, 151, 155 rgb(188,151,155)
RGB Percent 73.7, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(73.7%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 0, 20, 18, 26
HSL 353.5°, 21.6, 66.5 hsl(353.5,21.6%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 353.5°, 19.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.898, 14.431, 3.145
XYZ 37.721, 35.192, 35.814
xyY 0.347, 0.324, 35.192
CIE-LCH 65.898, 14.77, 12.295
CIE-LUV 65.898, 22.567, 1.931
Hunter-Lab 59.323, 9.687, 5.732
Binary 10111100, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #bc979b

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Alternatives to #bc979b

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#bc979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc979b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc979b;}
.background {background-color:#bc979b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc979b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc979b

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, #030202 is the darkest color, while #f9f6f7 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #afa4a5 is the less saturated color, while #fe5567 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc979b 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
  • #a3a3a3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a8a1a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7a4a4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b69f9f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c09ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #af9fa0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b89c9d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be99a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population