#bc9e2a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9e2a is composed of 73.7% red, 62% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 47.7 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bc9e2a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #793d00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 62
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 16
    • Y 78
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9e2a color description : Strong yellow.

#bc9e2a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9e2a has RGB values of R:188, G:158, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.16, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12361258.

Hex triplet bc9e2a #bc9e2a
RGB Decimal 188, 158, 42 rgb(188,158,42)
RGB Percent 73.7, 62, 16.5 rgb(73.7%,62%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 16, 78, 26
HSL 47.7°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(47.7,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 47.7°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 65.992, -0.634, 60.309
XYZ 33.384, 35.314, 7.248
xyY 0.44, 0.465, 35.314
CIE-LCH 65.992, 60.313, 90.602
CIE-LUV 65.992, 26.16, 64.433
Hunter-Lab 59.425, -3.716, 34.366
Binary 10111100, 10011110, 00101010

Color Schemes with #bc9e2a

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Alternatives to #bc9e2a

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#bc9e2a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9e2a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bc9e2a;}
.background {background-color:#bc9e2a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bc9e2a;}

Shades and Tints of #bc9e2a

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, #0c0a03 is the darkest color, while #fefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9e2a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757471 is the less saturated color, while #dfb307 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9e2a 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
  • #9a9a9a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a19b84 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8a535 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cd9d37 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c898a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a231 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69d32 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39a77 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population