#bcb221 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bcb221 is composed of 73.7% red, 69.8% green and 12.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 5.3% magenta, 82.4% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 56.1 degrees, a saturation of 70.1% and a lightness of 43.3%. #bcb221 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff42 with #796500. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 70
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 5
    • Y 82
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bcb221 color description : Strong yellow.

#bcb221 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bcb221 has RGB values of R:188, G:178, B:33 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.05, Y:0.82, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12366369.

Hex triplet bcb221 #bcb221
RGB Decimal 188, 178, 33 rgb(188,178,33)
RGB Percent 73.7, 69.8, 12.9 rgb(73.7%,69.8%,12.9%)
CMYK 0, 5, 82, 26
HSL 56.1°, 70.1, 43.3 hsl(56.1,70.1%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 56.1°, 82.4, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 71.312, -11.479, 67.745
XYZ 36.934, 42.643, 7.724
xyY 0.423, 0.488, 42.643
CIE-LCH 71.312, 68.71, 99.617
CIE-LUV 71.312, 12.319, 74.281
Hunter-Lab 65.302, -13.319, 38.698
Binary 10111100, 10110010, 00100001

Color Schemes with #bcb221

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Alternatives to #bcb221

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#bcb221 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bcb221

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bcb221;}
.background {background-color:#bcb221;}
.border {border:1px solid #bcb221;}

Shades and Tints of #bcb221

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, #040401 is the darkest color, while #fdfcf3 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bcb221

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706f6e is the less saturated color, while #d6c807 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bcb221 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
  • #a4a4a4 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a9a78a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c8b32b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #deaa33 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cbaab6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c3b227 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d1ad2d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c5ad7f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population