#bc9b17 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9b17 is composed of 73.7% red, 60.8% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 48 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc9b17 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #793700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 61
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9b17 color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9b17 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9b17 has RGB values of R:188, G:155, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12360471.

Hex triplet bc9b17 #bc9b17
RGB Decimal 188, 155, 23 rgb(188,155,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 60.8, 9 rgb(73.7%,60.8%,9%)
CMYK 0, 18, 88, 26
HSL 48°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(48,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 48°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 65.119, 0.401, 65.072
XYZ 32.616, 34.197, 5.693
xyY 0.45, 0.472, 34.197
CIE-LCH 65.119, 65.073, 89.647
CIE-LUV 65.119, 28.807, 66.597
Hunter-Lab 58.478, -2.782, 35.163
Binary 10111100, 10011011, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc9b17

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Alternatives to #bc9b17

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#bc9b17 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9b17

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc9b17

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 #bc9b17

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a68 is the less saturated color, while #cca507 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9b17 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
  • #969696 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9e977d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6a323 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9b26 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c895a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a01f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59b21 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3976e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population