#bc979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc979f is composed of 73.7% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 15.4% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 347 degrees, a saturation of 21.6% and a lightness of 66.5%. #bc979f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #792f3f. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 74
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 20
    • Y 15
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc979f color description : Grayish red.

#bc979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc979f has RGB values of R:188, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.2, Y:0.15, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359583.

Hex triplet bc979f #bc979f
RGB Decimal 188, 151, 159 rgb(188,151,159)
RGB Percent 73.7, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(73.7%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 0, 20, 15, 26
HSL 347°, 21.6, 66.5 hsl(347,21.6%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 347°, 19.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 66.004, 15.081, 1.054
XYZ 38.063, 35.329, 37.613
xyY 0.343, 0.318, 35.329
CIE-LCH 66.004, 15.118, 3.998
CIE-LUV 66.004, 22.125, -1.135
Hunter-Lab 59.438, 10.291, 4.087
Binary 10111100, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #bc979f

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Alternatives to #bc979f

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#bc979f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc979f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc979f;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc979f

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 #bc979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #afa4a6 is the less saturated color, while #fe557a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc979f 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
  • #a8a1a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a7a4a8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b5a0a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bf9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ae9fa4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b79ca1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be9aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population