#bc9e1c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9e1c is composed of 73.7% red, 62% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 85.1% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 48.8 degrees, a saturation of 74.1% and a lightness of 42.4%. #bc9e1c color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff38 with #793d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 62
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 85
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9e1c color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9e1c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9e1c has RGB values of R:188, G:158, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.85, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12361244.

Hex triplet bc9e1c #bc9e1c
RGB Decimal 188, 158, 28 rgb(188,158,28)
RGB Percent 73.7, 62, 11 rgb(73.7%,62%,11%)
CMYK 0, 16, 85, 26
HSL 48.8°, 74.1, 42.4 hsl(48.8,74.1%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 48.8°, 85.1, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.928, -1.091, 64.513
XYZ 33.176, 35.23, 6.151
xyY 0.445, 0.473, 35.23
CIE-LCH 65.928, 64.522, 90.969
CIE-LUV 65.928, 26.506, 67.075
Hunter-Lab 59.355, -4.101, 35.404
Binary 10111100, 10011110, 00011100

Color Schemes with #bc9e1c

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Alternatives to #bc9e1c

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#bc9e1c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9e1c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9e1c;}
.background {background-color:#bc9e1c;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9e1c;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9e1c

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #fcfaee is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9e1c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #716f67 is the less saturated color, while #d5ae03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9e1c 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #9f997f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8a528 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cd9d2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c898a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a223 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c79d25 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39a71 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population