#bbc257 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbc257 is composed of 73.3% red, 76.1% green and 34.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 3.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 55.2% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 63.9 degrees, a saturation of 46.7% and a lightness of 55.1%. #bbc257 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffae with #778500. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 76
    • B 34
    RGB color chart
    • C 4
    • M 0
    • Y 55
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#bbc257 color description : Moderate yellow.

#bbc257 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbc257 has RGB values of R:187, G:194, B:87 and CMYK values of C:0.04, M:0, Y:0.55, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 12304983.

Hex triplet bbc257 #bbc257
RGB Decimal 187, 194, 87 rgb(187,194,87)
RGB Percent 73.3, 76.1, 34.1 rgb(73.3%,76.1%,34.1%)
CMYK 4, 0, 55, 24
HSL 63.9°, 46.7, 55.1 hsl(63.9,46.7%,55.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.9°, 55.2, 76.1
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 75.969, -17.081, 52.048
XYZ 41.505, 49.837, 16.449
xyY 0.385, 0.462, 49.837
CIE-LCH 75.969, 54.78, 108.169
CIE-LUV 75.969, 0.178, 65.819
Hunter-Lab 70.595, -18.595, 35.602
Binary 10111011, 11000010, 01010111

Color Schemes with #bbc257

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Alternatives to #bbc257

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#bbc257 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbc257

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbc257;}
.background {background-color:#bbc257;}
.border {border:1px solid #bbc257;}

Shades and Tints of #bbc257

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, #040502 is the darkest color, while #fbfbf5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbc257

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d8d8c is the less saturated color, while #e9f722 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbc257 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
  • #b4b4b4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b5b7a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d2be5d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e8b664 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cabac7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cac05b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d8ba5f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c5bc9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population