#bc9b1b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9b1b is composed of 73.7% red, 60.8% green and 10.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 85.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 47.7 degrees, a saturation of 74.9% and a lightness of 42.2%. #bc9b1b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff36 with #793700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 61
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9b1b color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9b1b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9b1b has RGB values of R:188, G:155, B:27 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12360475.

Hex triplet bc9b1b #bc9b1b
RGB Decimal 188, 155, 27 rgb(188,155,27)
RGB Percent 73.7, 60.8, 10.6 rgb(73.7%,60.8%,10.6%)
CMYK 0, 18, 86, 26
HSL 47.7°, 74.9, 42.2 hsl(47.7,74.9%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.7°, 85.6, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.133, 0.497, 64.113
XYZ 32.659, 34.215, 5.921
xyY 0.449, 0.47, 34.215
CIE-LCH 65.133, 64.115, 89.556
CIE-LUV 65.133, 28.729, 66.036
Hunter-Lab 58.493, -2.701, 34.944
Binary 10111100, 10011011, 00011011

Color Schemes with #bc9b1b

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Alternatives to #bc9b1b

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#bc9b1b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9b1b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9b1b;}
.background {background-color:#bc9b1b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9b1b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9b1b

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, #100e02 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9b1b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726f65 is the less saturated color, while #d5aa02 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9b1b 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9e977d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6a327 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9b2a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c895a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a023 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59b24 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3976f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population