#bc9b1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9b1e is composed of 73.7% red, 60.8% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 84% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 47.5 degrees, a saturation of 72.5% and a lightness of 42.7%. #bc9b1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3c with #793700. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 61
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 18
    • Y 84
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9b1e color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9b1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9b1e has RGB values of R:188, G:155, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.18, Y:0.84, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12360478.

Hex triplet bc9b1e #bc9b1e
RGB Decimal 188, 155, 30 rgb(188,155,30)
RGB Percent 73.7, 60.8, 11.8 rgb(73.7%,60.8%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 18, 84, 26
HSL 47.5°, 72.5, 42.7 hsl(47.5,72.5%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.5°, 84, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.144, 0.577, 63.321
XYZ 32.695, 34.229, 6.113
xyY 0.448, 0.469, 34.229
CIE-LCH 65.144, 63.324, 89.478
CIE-LUV 65.144, 28.664, 65.563
Hunter-Lab 58.506, -2.633, 34.759
Binary 10111100, 10011011, 00011110

Color Schemes with #bc9b1e

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Alternatives to #bc9b1e

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#bc9b1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9b1e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9b1e;}
.background {background-color:#bc9b1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9b1e;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9b1e

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, #020200 is the darkest color, while #fdfaf0 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9b1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f69 is the less saturated color, while #d5aa05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9b1e 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
  • #979797 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9e987f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b6a32a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9b2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c895a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a026 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c59b27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39770 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population