#bbc217 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbc217 is composed of 73.3% red, 76.1% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 88.1% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 62.5 degrees, a saturation of 78.8% and a lightness of 42.5%. #bbc217 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #778500. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 76
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 0
    • Y 88
    • K 24
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#bbc217 color description : Strong yellow.

#bbc217 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbc217 has RGB values of R:187, G:194, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0, Y:0.88, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12304919.

Hex triplet bbc217 #bbc217
RGB Decimal 187, 194, 23 rgb(187,194,23)
RGB Percent 73.3, 76.1, 9 rgb(73.3%,76.1%,9%)
CMYK 4, 0, 88, 24
HSL 62.5°, 78.8, 42.5 hsl(62.5,78.8%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 62.5°, 88.1, 76.1
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 75.582, -20.244, 73.423
XYZ 39.94, 49.211, 8.205
xyY 0.41, 0.505, 49.211
CIE-LCH 75.582, 76.163, 105.415
CIE-LUV 75.582, 1.164, 81.957
Hunter-Lab 70.15, -21.134, 42.17
Binary 10111011, 11000010, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bbc217

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Alternatives to #bbc217

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#bbc217 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbc217

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbc217;}
.background {background-color:#bbc217;}
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Shades and Tints of #bbc217

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, #010100 is the darkest color, while #fcfdef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbc217

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6f6a is the less saturated color, while #cad306 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbc217 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
  • #acacac Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #afb08e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d4be20 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ecb430 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #ccb8c5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cbbf1d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dab927 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c6bb85 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population