#bc9c2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9c2a is composed of 73.7% red, 61.2% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 46.8 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bc9c2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #793900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 61
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 78
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9c2a color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9c2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9c2a has RGB values of R:188, G:156, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12360746.

Hex triplet bc9c2a #bc9c2a
RGB Decimal 188, 156, 42 rgb(188,156,42)
RGB Percent 73.7, 61.2, 16.5 rgb(73.7%,61.2%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 17, 78, 26
HSL 46.8°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(46.8,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.8°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.465, 0.442, 59.823
XYZ 33.046, 34.637, 7.135
xyY 0.442, 0.463, 34.637
CIE-LCH 65.465, 59.825, 89.576
CIE-LUV 65.465, 27.61, 63.612
Hunter-Lab 58.853, -2.766, 34.009
Binary 10111100, 10011100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #bc9c2a

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Alternatives to #bc9c2a

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#bc9c2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9c2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9c2a;}
.background {background-color:#bc9c2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9c2a;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9c2a

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, #0c0a03 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9c2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757471 is the less saturated color, while #dfb007 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9c2a 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
  • #999999 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a09a83 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6a435 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9c37 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c797a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a131 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59c32 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39876 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population