#bcb717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bcb717 is composed of 73.7% red, 71.8% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 2.7% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 58.2 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bcb717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #796f00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 74
    • G 72
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 3
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bcb717 color description : Strong yellow.

#bcb717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bcb717 has RGB values of R:188, G:183, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.03, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12367639.

Hex triplet bcb717 #bcb717
RGB Decimal 188, 183, 23 rgb(188,183,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 71.8, 9 rgb(73.7%,71.8%,9%)
CMYK 0, 3, 88, 26
HSL 58.2°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(58.2,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 58.2°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 72.642, -14.292, 71.099
XYZ 37.827, 44.621, 7.431
xyY 0.421, 0.496, 44.621
CIE-LCH 72.642, 72.522, 101.366
CIE-LUV 72.642, 9.06, 77.636
Hunter-Lab 66.799, -15.816, 40.164
Binary 10111100, 10110111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bcb717

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Alternatives to #bcb717

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#bcb717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bcb717

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#bcb717 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bcb717;}
.background {background-color:#bcb717;}
.border {border:1px solid #bcb717;}

Shades and Tints of #bcb717

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, #0d0d02 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bcb717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6b68 is the less saturated color, while #ccc607 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bcb717 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
  • #a6a6a6 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #aaa989 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #ccb621 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #e3ad2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cbaeba Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c6b61d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d4b025 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c6b17f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population