#bc9e15 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9e15 is composed of 73.7% red, 62% green and 8.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 88.8% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 49.2 degrees, a saturation of 79.9% and a lightness of 41%. #bc9e15 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2a with #793d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9900.

    • R 74
    • G 62
    • B 8
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 89
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9e15 color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9e15 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9e15 has RGB values of R:188, G:158, B:21 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.89, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12361237.

Hex triplet bc9e15 #bc9e15
RGB Decimal 188, 158, 21 rgb(188,158,21)
RGB Percent 73.7, 62, 8.2 rgb(73.7%,62%,8.2%)
CMYK 0, 16, 89, 26
HSL 49.2°, 79.9, 41 hsl(49.2,79.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 49.2°, 88.8, 73.7
Web Safe cc9900 #cc9900
CIE-LAB 65.905, -1.254, 66.135
XYZ 33.102, 35.201, 5.76
xyY 0.447, 0.475, 35.201
CIE-LCH 65.905, 66.146, 91.087
CIE-LUV 65.905, 26.63, 68.026
Hunter-Lab 59.33, -4.238, 35.775
Binary 10111100, 10011110, 00010101

Color Schemes with #bc9e15

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Alternatives to #bc9e15

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#bc9e15 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9e15

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9e15;}
.background {background-color:#bc9e15;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9e15;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9e15

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, #0c0a01 is the darkest color, while #fefdf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9e15

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6a65 is the less saturated color, while #cca805 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9e15 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
  • #9e987d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8a521 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cd9d25 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c898a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #baa21d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c79d1f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39a6f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population