#bc990b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc990b is composed of 73.7% red, 60% green and 4.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 94.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 48.1 degrees, a saturation of 88.9% and a lightness of 39%. #bc990b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff16 with #793300. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 60
    • B 4
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 19
    • Y 94
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc990b color description : Strong yellow.

#bc990b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc990b has RGB values of R:188, G:153, B:11 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.19, Y:0.94, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12359947.

Hex triplet bc990b #bc990b
RGB Decimal 188, 153, 11 rgb(188,153,11)
RGB Percent 73.7, 60, 4.3 rgb(73.7%,60%,4.3%)
CMYK 0, 19, 94, 26
HSL 48.1°, 88.9, 39 hsl(48.1,88.9%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.1°, 94.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 64.563, 1.271, 66.869
XYZ 32.191, 33.499, 5.087
xyY 0.455, 0.473, 33.499
CIE-LCH 64.563, 66.881, 88.911
CIE-LUV 64.563, 30.469, 67.055
Hunter-Lab 57.879, -2.009, 35.304
Binary 10111100, 10011001, 00001011

Color Schemes with #bc990b

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Alternatives to #bc990b

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#bc990b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc990b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc990b;}
.background {background-color:#bc990b;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc990b;}

Shades and Tints of #bc990b

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, #030200 is the darkest color, while #fefbef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc990b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #68665f is the less saturated color, while #c49e03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc990b 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
  • #9b9478 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b5a219 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #ca991c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c7939e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b79e13 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c49916 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39568 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population