#bbc973 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bbc973 is composed of 73.3% red, 78.8% green and 45.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 42.8% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 69.8 degrees, a saturation of 44.3% and a lightness of 62%. #bbc973 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffe6 with #779300. Closest websafe color is: #cccc66.

    • R 73
    • G 79
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 7
    • M 0
    • Y 43
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#bbc973 color description : Slightly desaturated yellow.

#bbc973 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bbc973 has RGB values of R:187, G:201, B:115 and CMYK values of C:0.07, M:0, Y:0.43, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 12306803.

Hex triplet bbc973 #bbc973
RGB Decimal 187, 201, 115 rgb(187,201,115)
RGB Percent 73.3, 78.8, 45.1 rgb(73.3%,78.8%,45.1%)
CMYK 7, 0, 43, 21
HSL 69.8°, 44.3, 62 hsl(69.8,44.3%,62%)
HSV (or HSB) 69.8°, 42.8, 78.8
Web Safe cccc66 #cccc66
CIE-LAB 78.214, -17.921, 41.262
XYZ 44.474, 53.576, 24.217
xyY 0.364, 0.438, 53.576
CIE-LCH 78.214, 44.985, 113.476
CIE-LUV 78.214, -4.713, 56.27
Hunter-Lab 73.196, -19.635, 31.621
Binary 10111011, 11001001, 01110011

Color Schemes with #bbc973

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Alternatives to #bbc973

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#bbc973 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bbc973

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bbc973;}
.background {background-color:#bbc973;}
.border {border:1px solid #bbc973;}

Shades and Tints of #bbc973

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, #010201 is the darkest color, while #f9faf2 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bbc973

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #a2a498 is the less saturated color, while #defd3f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bbc973 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
  • #bbbbbb Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bbbead Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #d6c477 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ebbc7f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cac1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #ccc676 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #dac17a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c4c4ad Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population