#bc9517 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9517 is composed of 73.7% red, 58.4% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 20.7% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 45.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc9517 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #792b00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 58
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 21
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9517 color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9517 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9517 has RGB values of R:188, G:149, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.21, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12358935.

Hex triplet bc9517 #bc9517
RGB Decimal 188, 149, 23 rgb(188,149,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 58.4, 9 rgb(73.7%,58.4%,9%)
CMYK 0, 21, 88, 26
HSL 45.8°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(45.8,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.8°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 63.549, 3.65, 63.814
XYZ 31.642, 32.25, 5.369
xyY 0.457, 0.466, 32.25
CIE-LCH 63.549, 63.918, 86.726
CIE-LUV 63.549, 33.289, 64.241
Hunter-Lab 56.789, 0.077, 34.147
Binary 10111100, 10010101, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc9517

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Alternatives to #bc9517

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#bc9517 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9517

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc9517

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, #0d0a02 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9517

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a68 is the less saturated color, while #cc9e07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9517 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
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9a9379 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b29f24 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c69725 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7909a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b59b1f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c29620 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3926a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population