#bcb42a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bcb42a is composed of 73.7% red, 70.6% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 4.3% magenta, 77.7% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 56.7 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #bcb42a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #796900. Closest websafe color is: #cccc33.

    • R 74
    • G 71
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 4
    • Y 78
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#bcb42a color description : Strong yellow.

#bcb42a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bcb42a has RGB values of R:188, G:180, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.04, Y:0.78, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 12366890.

Hex triplet bcb42a #bcb42a
RGB Decimal 188, 180, 42 rgb(188,180,42)
RGB Percent 73.7, 70.6, 16.5 rgb(73.7%,70.6%,16.5%)
CMYK 0, 4, 78, 26
HSL 56.7°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(56.7,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 56.7°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe cccc33 #cccc33
CIE-LAB 71.894, -12.206, 65.688
XYZ 37.478, 43.502, 8.613
xyY 0.418, 0.486, 43.502
CIE-LCH 71.894, 66.812, 100.526
CIE-LUV 71.894, 10.825, 73.455
Hunter-Lab 65.956, -13.993, 38.427
Binary 10111100, 10110100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #bcb42a

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Alternatives to #bcb42a

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#bcb42a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bcb42a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bcb42a;}
.background {background-color:#bcb42a;}
.border {border:1px solid #bcb42a;}

Shades and Tints of #bcb42a

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, #0c0b03 is the darkest color, while #fefefb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bcb42a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757571 is the less saturated color, while #dfd407 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bcb42a 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
  • #a7a7a7 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #abaa8e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #c9b434 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #dfab3b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #cbacb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #c4b430 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #d2ae35 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #c5af84 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population