#bc9f42 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bc9f42 is composed of 73.7% red, 62.4% green and 25.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 64.9% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 45.7 degrees, a saturation of 48% and a lightness of 49.8%. #bc9f42 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff84 with #793f00. Closest websafe color is: #cc9933.

    • R 74
    • G 62
    • B 26
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 15
    • Y 65
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bc9f42 color description : Moderate yellow.

#bc9f42 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bc9f42 has RGB values of R:188, G:159, B:66 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.15, Y:0.65, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12361538.

Hex triplet bc9f42 #bc9f42
RGB Decimal 188, 159, 66 rgb(188,159,66)
RGB Percent 73.7, 62.4, 25.9 rgb(73.7%,62.4%,25.9%)
CMYK 0, 15, 65, 26
HSL 45.7°, 48, 49.8 hsl(45.7,48%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 45.7°, 64.9, 73.7
Web Safe cc9933 #cc9933
CIE-LAB 66.43, 0.055, 51.043
XYZ 34.121, 35.882, 10.283
xyY 0.425, 0.447, 35.882
CIE-LCH 66.43, 51.043, 89.938
CIE-LUV 66.43, 24.547, 57.895
Hunter-Lab 59.902, -3.152, 31.754
Binary 10111100, 10011111, 01000010

Color Schemes with #bc9f42

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Alternatives to #bc9f42

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#bc9f42 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bc9f42

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #bc9f42

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, #0e0c05 is the darkest color, while #fffffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bc9f42

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #81807d is the less saturated color, while #f7be07 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bc9f42 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #a39d8b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b8a64c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cc9e4d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #c79aa5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b9a348 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c69e49 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c39c81 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population