#bc9e16 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9e16 is composed of 73.7% red, 62% green and 8.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 88.3% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 49.2 degrees, a saturation of 79% and a lightness of 41.2%. #bc9e16 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2c with #793d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 62
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9e16 color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9e16 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9e16 has RGB values of R:188, G:158, B:22 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12361238.

Hex triplet bc9e16 #bc9e16
RGB Decimal 188, 158, 22 rgb(188,158,22)
RGB Percent 73.7, 62, 8.6 rgb(73.7%,62%,8.6%)
CMYK 0, 16, 88, 26
HSL 49.2°, 79, 41.2 hsl(49.2,79%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.2°, 88.3, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 65.907, -1.234, 65.924
XYZ 33.111, 35.204, 5.81
xyY 0.447, 0.475, 35.204
CIE-LCH 65.907, 65.935, 91.072
CIE-LUV 65.907, 26.614, 67.904
Hunter-Lab 59.333, -4.221, 35.727
Binary 10111100, 10011110, 00010110

Color Schemes with #bc9e16

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Alternatives to #bc9e16

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#bc9e16 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9e16

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9e16;}
.background {background-color:#bc9e16;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9e16;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9e16

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, #0c0a01 is the darkest color, while #fefefa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9e16

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a67 is the less saturated color, while #cca806 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9e16 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
  • #9e987d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8a522 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cd9d26 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c898a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #baa21e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c79d20 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39a6f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population