#bc9f1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9f1e is composed of 73.7% red, 62.4% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 84% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 49 degrees, a saturation of 72.5% and a lightness of 42.7%. #bc9f1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3c with #793f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 62
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 15
    • Y 84
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9f1e color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9f1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9f1e has RGB values of R:188, G:159, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.15, Y:0.84, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12361502.

Hex triplet bc9f1e #bc9f1e
RGB Decimal 188, 159, 30 rgb(188,159,30)
RGB Percent 73.7, 62.4, 11.8 rgb(73.7%,62.4%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 15, 84, 26
HSL 49°, 72.5, 42.7 hsl(49,72.5%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 49°, 84, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 66.2, -1.573, 64.211
XYZ 33.372, 35.583, 6.339
xyY 0.443, 0.473, 35.583
CIE-LCH 66.2, 64.23, 91.403
CIE-LUV 66.2, 25.736, 67.158
Hunter-Lab 59.651, -4.528, 35.456
Binary 10111100, 10011111, 00011110

Color Schemes with #bc9f1e

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Alternatives to #bc9f1e

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#bc9f1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9f1e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9f1e;}
.background {background-color:#bc9f1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9f1e;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9f1e

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 #bc9f1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f69 is the less saturated color, while #d5af05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9f1e 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
  • #a09a80 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9a62a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ce9d2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c899a4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #baa325 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c79e27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39b73 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population