#bc9f17 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9f17 is composed of 73.7% red, 62.4% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 49.5 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc9f17 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #793f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 62
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 15
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9f17 color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9f17 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9f17 has RGB values of R:188, G:159, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.15, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12361495.

Hex triplet bc9f17 #bc9f17
RGB Decimal 188, 159, 23 rgb(188,159,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 62.4, 9 rgb(73.7%,62.4%,9%)
CMYK 0, 15, 88, 26
HSL 49.5°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(49.5,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.5°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 66.175, -1.748, 65.918
XYZ 33.292, 35.551, 5.919
xyY 0.445, 0.476, 35.551
CIE-LCH 66.175, 65.941, 91.519
CIE-LUV 66.175, 25.867, 68.172
Hunter-Lab 59.625, -4.675, 35.851
Binary 10111100, 10011111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc9f17

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Alternatives to #bc9f17

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#bc9f17 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9f17

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#bc9f17;}
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Shades and Tints of #bc9f17

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, #0d0b02 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9f17

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a68 is the less saturated color, while #ccaa07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9f17 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
  • #9f997e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9a623 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ce9d27 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c899a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #baa31f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c79e21 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c49b70 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population