#bcb9ae Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bcb9ae is composed of 73.7% red, 72.5% green and 68.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 7.4% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 47.1 degrees, a saturation of 9.5% and a lightness of 71%. #bcb9ae color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #79735d. Closest websafe color is: #cccc99.

    • R 74
    • G 73
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 2
    • Y 7
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bcb9ae color description : Grayish yellow.

#bcb9ae Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bcb9ae has RGB values of R:188, G:185, B:174 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.02, Y:0.07, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12368302.

Hex triplet bcb9ae #bcb9ae
RGB Decimal 188, 185, 174 rgb(188,185,174)
RGB Percent 73.7, 72.5, 68.2 rgb(73.7%,72.5%,68.2%)
CMYK 0, 2, 7, 26
HSL 47.1°, 9.5, 71 hsl(47.1,9.5%,71%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.1°, 7.4, 73.7
Web Safe cccc99 #cccc99
CIE-LAB 75.105, -0.91, 5.944
XYZ 45.727, 48.445, 46.984
xyY 0.324, 0.343, 48.445
CIE-LCH 75.105, 6.014, 98.702
CIE-LUV 75.105, 2.36, 8.818
Hunter-Lab 69.603, -4.536, 8.699
Binary 10111100, 10111001, 10101110

Color Schemes with #bcb9ae

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Alternatives to #bcb9ae

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#bcb9ae Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bcb9ae

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bcb9ae;}
.background {background-color:#bcb9ae;}
.border {border:1px solid #bcb9ae;}

Shades and Tints of #bcb9ae

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, #050504 is the darkest color, while #fafaf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bcb9ae

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #b6b6b4 is the less saturated color, while #fbdd6f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bcb9ae 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
  • #b9b9b9 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bab9b7 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c2bbb1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d1b6b4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c2b9c6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c0bab0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c9b7b1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c0b9bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population