#bc9a17 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9a17 is composed of 73.7% red, 60.4% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.1% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 47.6 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc9a17 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #793500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 60
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9a17 color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9a17 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9a17 has RGB values of R:188, G:154, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12360215.

Hex triplet bc9a17 #bc9a17
RGB Decimal 188, 154, 23 rgb(188,154,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 60.4, 9 rgb(73.7%,60.4%,9%)
CMYK 0, 18, 88, 26
HSL 47.6°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(47.6,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.6°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 64.856, 0.94, 64.861
XYZ 32.45, 33.866, 5.638
xyY 0.451, 0.471, 33.866
CIE-LCH 64.856, 64.868, 89.169
CIE-LUV 64.856, 29.548, 66.204
Hunter-Lab 58.194, -2.307, 34.992
Binary 10111100, 10011010, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc9a17

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Alternatives to #bc9a17

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#bc9a17 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9a17

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc9a17

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, #0d0b02 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9a17

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a68 is the less saturated color, while #cca407 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9a17 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
  • #959595 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9d967c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5a224 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ca9a26 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7949f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b89f1f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59a20 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3966d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population