#bc9c1e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9c1e is composed of 73.7% red, 61.2% green and 11.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 84% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 47.8 degrees, a saturation of 72.5% and a lightness of 42.7%. #bc9c1e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3c with #793900. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 61
    • B 12
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 17
    • Y 84
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9c1e color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9c1e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9c1e has RGB values of R:188, G:156, B:30 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.84, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12360734.

Hex triplet bc9c1e #bc9c1e
RGB Decimal 188, 156, 30 rgb(188,156,30)
RGB Percent 73.7, 61.2, 11.8 rgb(73.7%,61.2%,11.8%)
CMYK 0, 17, 84, 26
HSL 47.8°, 72.5, 42.7 hsl(47.8,72.5%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.8°, 84, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.407, 0.038, 63.543
XYZ 32.862, 34.563, 6.169
xyY 0.447, 0.47, 34.563
CIE-LCH 65.407, 63.543, 89.965
CIE-LUV 65.407, 27.929, 65.961
Hunter-Lab 58.791, -3.107, 34.932
Binary 10111100, 10011100, 00011110

Color Schemes with #bc9c1e

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Alternatives to #bc9c1e

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#bc9c1e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9c1e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9c1e;}
.background {background-color:#bc9c1e;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9c1e;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9c1e

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 #bc9c1e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f69 is the less saturated color, while #d5ab05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9c1e 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
  • #b7a42a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cc9c2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c896a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a125 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69c27 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39871 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population