#bbc159 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbc159 is composed of 73.3% red, 75.7% green and 34.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 53.9% yellow and 24.3% black. It has a hue angle of 63.5 degrees, a saturation of 45.6% and a lightness of 55.3%. #bbc159 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb2 with #778300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 76
    • B 35
    RGB color chart
    • C 3
    • M 0
    • Y 54
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#bbc159 color description : Moderate yellow.

#bbc159 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbc159 has RGB values of R:187, G:193, B:89 and CMYK values of C:0.03, M:0, Y:0.54, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12304729.

Hex triplet bbc159 #bbc159
RGB Decimal 187, 193, 89 rgb(187,193,89)
RGB Percent 73.3, 75.7, 34.9 rgb(73.3%,75.7%,34.9%)
CMYK 3, 0, 54, 24
HSL 63.5°, 45.6, 55.3 hsl(63.5,45.6%,55.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.5°, 53.9, 75.7
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 75.716, -16.414, 50.835
XYZ 41.366, 49.426, 16.812
xyY 0.384, 0.459, 49.426
CIE-LCH 75.716, 53.419, 107.894
CIE-LUV 75.716, 0.739, 64.527
Hunter-Lab 70.304, -18.004, 35.035
Binary 10111011, 11000001, 01011001

Color Schemes with #bbc159

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Alternatives to #bbc159

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#bbc159 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbc159

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbc159;}
.background {background-color:#bbc159;}
.border {border:1px solid #bbc159;}

Shades and Tints of #bbc159

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, #050502 is the darkest color, while #fbfcf6 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbc159

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #949585 is the less saturated color, while #f1fe1c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbc159 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
  • #b3b3b3 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b5b6a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d1be5f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e7b566 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cab9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c9bf5d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d7b961 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c4bc9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population