#bc971b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc971b is composed of 73.7% red, 59.2% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 46.2 degrees, a saturation of 74.9% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bc971b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff36 with #792f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 59
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 20
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc971b color description : Strong yellow.

#bc971b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc971b has RGB values of R:188, G:151, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.2, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359451.

Hex triplet bc971b #bc971b
RGB Decimal 188, 151, 27 rgb(188,151,27)
RGB Percent 73.7, 59.2, 10.6 rgb(73.7%,59.2%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 20, 86, 26
HSL 46.2°, 74.9, 42.2 hsl(46.2,74.9%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.2°, 85.6, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 64.084, 2.66, 63.248
XYZ 32.004, 32.905, 5.703
xyY 0.453, 0.466, 32.905
CIE-LCH 64.084, 63.304, 87.592
CIE-LUV 64.084, 31.701, 64.453
Hunter-Lab 57.363, -0.797, 34.26
Binary 10111100, 10010111, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bc971b

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Alternatives to #bc971b

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#bc971b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc971b

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc971b

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, #100d02 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc971b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726f65 is the less saturated color, while #d5a402 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc971b 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
  • #949494 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9c957c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b3a028 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c89829 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b69d23 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c39824 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3946d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population