#bc9717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9717 is composed of 73.7% red, 59.2% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 19.7% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 46.5 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc9717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #792f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 59
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 20
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9717 color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9717 has RGB values of R:188, G:151, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.2, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359447.

Hex triplet bc9717 #bc9717
RGB Decimal 188, 151, 23 rgb(188,151,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 59.2, 9 rgb(73.7%,59.2%,9%)
CMYK 0, 20, 88, 26
HSL 46.5°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(46.5,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 46.5°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 64.07, 2.564, 64.231
XYZ 31.961, 32.888, 5.475
xyY 0.454, 0.468, 32.888
CIE-LCH 64.07, 64.283, 87.714
CIE-LUV 64.07, 31.785, 65.026
Hunter-Lab 57.348, -0.879, 34.483
Binary 10111100, 10010111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc9717

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Alternatives to #bc9717

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#bc9717 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc9717

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, #0d0b02 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a68 is the less saturated color, while #cca007 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9717 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9b947a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b3a024 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c89825 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b69d1f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c39820 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3936b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population