#bc9c1d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9c1d is composed of 73.7% red, 61.2% green and 11.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 84.6% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 47.9 degrees, a saturation of 73.3% and a lightness of 42.5%. #bc9c1d color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3a with #793900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 61
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 85
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9c1d color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9c1d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9c1d has RGB values of R:188, G:156, B:29 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.85, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12360733.

Hex triplet bc9c1d #bc9c1d
RGB Decimal 188, 156, 29 rgb(188,156,29)
RGB Percent 73.7, 61.2, 11.4 rgb(73.7%,61.2%,11.4%)
CMYK 0, 17, 85, 26
HSL 47.9°, 73.3, 42.5 hsl(47.9,73.3%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.9°, 84.6, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.403, 0.011, 63.812
XYZ 32.85, 34.558, 6.103
xyY 0.447, 0.47, 34.558
CIE-LCH 65.403, 63.812, 89.99
CIE-LUV 65.403, 27.95, 66.123
Hunter-Lab 58.786, -3.131, 34.996
Binary 10111100, 10011100, 00011101

Color Schemes with #bc9c1d

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Alternatives to #bc9c1d

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#bc9c1d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9c1d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9c1d;}
.background {background-color:#bc9c1d;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9c1d;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9c1d

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, #010100 is the darkest color, while #fdfaef is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9c1d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f68 is the less saturated color, while #d5ab04 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9c1d 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
  • #b7a429 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cc9c2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c896a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a125 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69c26 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39871 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population