#bc9c1a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9c1a is composed of 73.7% red, 61.2% green and 10.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 86.2% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 48.1 degrees, a saturation of 75.7% and a lightness of 42%. #bc9c1a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff34 with #793900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 61
    • B 10
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 86
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9c1a color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9c1a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9c1a has RGB values of R:188, G:156, B:26 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.86, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12360730.

Hex triplet bc9c1a #bc9c1a
RGB Decimal 188, 156, 26 rgb(188,156,26)
RGB Percent 73.7, 61.2, 10.2 rgb(73.7%,61.2%,10.2%)
CMYK 0, 17, 86, 26
HSL 48.1°, 75.7, 42 hsl(48.1,75.7%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.1°, 86.2, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.392, -0.067, 64.579
XYZ 32.814, 34.544, 5.917
xyY 0.448, 0.471, 34.544
CIE-LCH 65.392, 64.579, 90.06
CIE-LUV 65.392, 28.012, 66.579
Hunter-Lab 58.774, -3.197, 35.174
Binary 10111100, 10011100, 00011010

Color Schemes with #bc9c1a

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Alternatives to #bc9c1a

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#bc9c1a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9c1a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9c1a;}
.background {background-color:#bc9c1a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9c1a;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9c1a

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 #fffffd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9c1a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #726f64 is the less saturated color, while #d5ab01 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9c1a 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9e987e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b7a426 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cc9b29 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c896a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a122 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69b23 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39870 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population