#bc9c1f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9c1f is composed of 73.7% red, 61.2% green and 12.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 83.5% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 47.8 degrees, a saturation of 71.7% and a lightness of 42.9%. #bc9c1f color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff3e 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

#bc9c1f color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9c1f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9c1f has RGB values of R:188, G:156, B:31 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.17, Y:0.84, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12360735.

Hex triplet bc9c1f #bc9c1f
RGB Decimal 188, 156, 31 rgb(188,156,31)
RGB Percent 73.7, 61.2, 12.2 rgb(73.7%,61.2%,12.2%)
CMYK 0, 17, 84, 26
HSL 47.8°, 71.7, 42.9 hsl(47.8,71.7%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.8°, 83.5, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.411, 0.067, 63.268
XYZ 32.875, 34.569, 6.237
xyY 0.446, 0.469, 34.569
CIE-LCH 65.411, 63.268, 89.939
CIE-LUV 65.411, 27.906, 65.794
Hunter-Lab 58.795, -3.083, 34.867
Binary 10111100, 10011100, 00011111

Color Schemes with #bc9c1f

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Alternatives to #bc9c1f

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#bc9c1f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9c1f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9c1f;}
.background {background-color:#bc9c1f;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9c1f;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9c1f

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, #030200 is the darkest color, while #fdfaf1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9c1f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #706f6b is the less saturated color, while #d5ab06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9c1f 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
  • #b7a42b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cb9c2d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c896a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b8a126 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69c28 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39871 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population