#bc9e1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9e1e is composed of 73.7% red, 62% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 84% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 48.6 degrees, a saturation of 72.5% and a lightness of 42.7%. #bc9e1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3c with #793d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 62
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 84
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9e1e color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9e1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9e1e has RGB values of R:188, G:158, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.84, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12361246.

Hex triplet bc9e1e #bc9e1e
RGB Decimal 188, 158, 30 rgb(188,158,30)
RGB Percent 73.7, 62, 11.8 rgb(73.7%,62%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 16, 84, 26
HSL 48.6°, 72.5, 42.7 hsl(48.6,72.5%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.6°, 84, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.935, -1.037, 63.988
XYZ 33.201, 35.24, 6.282
xyY 0.444, 0.472, 35.24
CIE-LCH 65.935, 63.996, 90.928
CIE-LUV 65.935, 26.465, 66.759
Hunter-Lab 59.363, -4.055, 35.281
Binary 10111100, 10011110, 00011110

Color Schemes with #bc9e1e

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Alternatives to #bc9e1e

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#bc9e1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9e1e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9e1e;}
.background {background-color:#bc9e1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9e1e;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9e1e

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, #020200 is the darkest color, while #fdfaf0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9e1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f69 is the less saturated color, while #d5ae05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9e1e 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9f9980 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8a52a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cd9d2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c898a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a225 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c79d27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39a72 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population