#bc9c17 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9c17 is composed of 73.7% red, 61.2% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 87.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 48.4 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 41.4%. #bc9c17 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #793900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 61
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 88
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9c17 color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9c17 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9c17 has RGB values of R:188, G:156, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.88, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12360727.

Hex triplet bc9c17 #bc9c17
RGB Decimal 188, 156, 23 rgb(188,156,23)
RGB Percent 73.7, 61.2, 9 rgb(73.7%,61.2%,9%)
CMYK 0, 17, 88, 26
HSL 48.4°, 78.2, 41.4 hsl(48.4,78.2%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.4°, 87.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 65.382, -0.138, 65.283
XYZ 32.783, 34.532, 5.749
xyY 0.449, 0.473, 34.532
CIE-LCH 65.382, 65.283, 90.121
CIE-LUV 65.382, 28.068, 66.991
Hunter-Lab 58.764, -3.256, 35.334
Binary 10111100, 10011100, 00010111

Color Schemes with #bc9c17

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Alternatives to #bc9c17

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#bc9c17 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9c17

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9c17;}
.background {background-color:#bc9c17;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9c17;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9c17

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 #bc9c17

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6a68 is the less saturated color, while #cca607 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9c17 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
  • #b7a423 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cc9b27 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c896a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a11f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69b21 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c3986e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population