#bbc521 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbc521 is composed of 73.3% red, 77.3% green and 12.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 5.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 83.2% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 63.7 degrees, a saturation of 71.3% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bbc521 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff42 with #778b00. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 73
    • G 77
    • B 13
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 0
    • Y 83
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#bbc521 color description : Strong yellow.

#bbc521 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbc521 has RGB values of R:187, G:197, B:33 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0, Y:0.83, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 12305697.

Hex triplet bbc521 #bbc521
RGB Decimal 187, 197, 33 rgb(187,197,33)
RGB Percent 73.3, 77.3, 12.9 rgb(73.3%,77.3%,12.9%)
CMYK 5, 0, 83, 23
HSL 63.7°, 71.3, 45.1 hsl(63.7,71.3%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.7°, 83.2, 77.3
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 76.441, -21.478, 72.062
XYZ 40.734, 50.608, 9.061
xyY 0.406, 0.504, 50.608
CIE-LCH 76.441, 75.195, 106.597
CIE-LUV 76.441, -0.82, 81.873
Hunter-Lab 71.139, -22.284, 42.245
Binary 10111011, 11000101, 00100001

Color Schemes with #bbc521

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Alternatives to #bbc521

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#bbc521 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbc521

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbc521;}
.background {background-color:#bbc521;}
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Shades and Tints of #bbc521

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, #0c0c02 is the darkest color, while #fefefa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbc521

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757571 is the less saturated color, while #d2e006 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbc521 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
  • #afafaf Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b1b393 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d7c02a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #eeb638 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cdbac8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ccc227 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dcbc2f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c6be8b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population