#bc979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc979d is composed of 73.7% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 16.5% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 350.3 degrees, a saturation of 21.6% and a lightness of 66.5%. #bc979d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #792f3b. Closest websafe color is: #cc9999.

    • R 74
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 20
    • Y 16
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc979d color description : Grayish red.

#bc979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc979d has RGB values of R:188, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.2, Y:0.16, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359581.

Hex triplet bc979d #bc979d
RGB Decimal 188, 151, 157 rgb(188,151,157)
RGB Percent 73.7, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(73.7%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 0, 20, 16, 26
HSL 350.3°, 21.6, 66.5 hsl(350.3,21.6%,66.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 350.3°, 19.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc9999 #cc9999
CIE-LAB 65.951, 14.754, 2.099
XYZ 37.891, 35.26, 36.706
xyY 0.345, 0.321, 35.26
CIE-LCH 65.951, 14.903, 8.097
CIE-LUV 65.951, 22.347, 0.403
Hunter-Lab 59.38, 9.987, 4.915
Binary 10111100, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #bc979d

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Alternatives to #bc979d

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#bc979d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc979d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc979d;}
.background {background-color:#bc979d;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc979d;}

Shades and Tints of #bc979d

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 #bc979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #afa4a6 is the less saturated color, while #fe5571 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc979d 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
  • #a7a4a6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b5a0a1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c09ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ae9fa2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b89c9f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #be99a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population