#bbc917 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbc917 is composed of 73.3% red, 78.8% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 88.6% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 64.7 degrees, a saturation of 79.5% and a lightness of 43.9%. #bbc917 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #779300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc00.

    • R 73
    • G 79
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 7
    • M 0
    • Y 89
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#bbc917 color description : Strong yellow.

#bbc917 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbc917 has RGB values of R:187, G:201, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.07, M:0, Y:0.89, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 12306711.

Hex triplet bbc917 #bbc917
RGB Decimal 187, 201, 23 rgb(187,201,23)
RGB Percent 73.3, 78.8, 9 rgb(73.3%,78.8%,9%)
CMYK 7, 0, 89, 21
HSL 64.7°, 79.5, 43.9 hsl(64.7,79.5%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 64.7°, 88.6, 78.8
Web Safe cccc00 #cccc00
CIE-LAB 77.52, -23.675, 74.977
XYZ 41.535, 52.4, 8.737
xyY 0.405, 0.51, 52.4
CIE-LCH 77.52, 78.626, 107.524
CIE-LUV 77.52, -3.266, 84.705
Hunter-Lab 72.388, -24.259, 43.516
Binary 10111011, 11001001, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bbc917

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Alternatives to #bbc917

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#bbc917 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbc917

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbc917;}
.background {background-color:#bbc917;}
.border {border:1px solid #bbc917;}

Shades and Tints of #bbc917

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, #070701 is the darkest color, while #fdfef5 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbc917

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #72736d is the less saturated color, while #cada06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbc917 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
  • #b1b1b1 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #b3b692 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #dac320 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #f2b932 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cdbecb Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #cfc51c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #debf28 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c6c28a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population