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HEX BC9C33 - #BC9C33, RGB(188,156,51) Color


Color Name: Satin Sheen Gold*
Hex Color Code: #BC9C33
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 156, 51)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 17.0%, 72.9%, 26.3%



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What color is BC9C33?

The RGB color code for color number #BC9C33 is RGB(188, 156, 51). In the RGB color model, #BC9C33 has a red value of 188, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 51. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 17.0% magenta, 72.9% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46° (degrees), 57.3 % saturation, and 46.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC9C33 has a hue of 46° (degrees), 72.9 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC9C33 is cool or warm?

Color BC9C33 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC9C33? (For interior and product design)

BC9C33 has an LRV of nearly 35. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#BC9C33

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Compare LRV 35 of #BC9C33 with dark and light Color




Is #BC9C33 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC9C33 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #BC9C33 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 156, 51)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
17.02%
Yellow
72.87%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(45.99deg, 57.3 %, 46.9 %)

Hue
45.99°
Saturation
57.32 %.
Lightness
46.86 %.

RYB

RYB(84, 146, 50)
Red
84 (32.8%)
Yellow
146 (57.3%)
Blue
50 (19.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
45.99°
Saturation
72.87 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 45.99°

W: 20.00 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 33.23

Y : 34.71

Z : 8.08

YXY

Y1 : 34.71

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.46

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 38.82%

Y : 80.00%


LRV

~ 34.7 %

Munsell Color System

5.4Y 6.4/8.1

CIE-Lab

L : 65.52

A : 0.84

B : 56.51

CIE-Lch

L : 65.52

C : 56.51

H : 89.15

CIE-Luv

L : 65.52

U : 27.31

V : 61.34

Hunter-Lab

L : 58.91

A : -2.43

B : 33.11






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BC9C33

Here are the colors similar to BC9C33. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#D4AF37
Metallic Gold
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)
#CFAA01
Neon Gold
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC9C33.

#BA9B37
PANTONE 10121 C
ΔE - 0.71 (99.3% similar)
#C1A01E
PANTONE 7753 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BF9724
PANTONE 10122 C
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#BE9F00
PANTONE 4020 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC9C33.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BC9C33.

#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC9C33.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC9C33.

#DDAF27
RAL 1012 - Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 7.48 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BC9C33

Here are the paint colors similar to BC9C33. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BC9C33 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC9C33 to Dunn-Edwards

#BB9E3F
Tiki Torch (DE 5453)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#C69F26
Mustard Seed (DE 5426)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#CFA33B
Spicy Mustard (DE 5384)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BC9C33 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC9C33 to PPG Paints

#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#B59F55
Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6)
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)
#CBA956
Glorious Gold (PPG1107-6)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BC9C33 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC9C33 to Benjamin Moore

#BCA346
Spice Market (CSP-925)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#C6A447
French Quarter Gold (287)
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#BAA04F
Savannah Green (2150-30)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#BFA653
Gibson Gold (378)
ΔE - 4.40 (95.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BC9C33 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC9C33 to Valspar

#C99E3A
Golden Avocado (3008-5A)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#C9A935
Sugar Leaves (V019-3)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC9C33 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC9C33 to Sherwin Williams

#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#AC9825
High Strung (SW 6705)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)
#D1A436
Kingdom Gold (SW 6698)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 5.71 (94.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BC9C33 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC9C33 to Behr

#AE9B33
Luscious Lime (P330-7)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C9AA37
Sweet & Sour (P320-7)
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BC9C33 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BC9C33 to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.97 (83.0% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 17.63 (82.4% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 18.11 (81.9% similar)
#B0AF9B
French Gray (18)
ΔE - 19.54 (80.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BC9C33 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



BC9C33
Satin Sheen Gold*

3353BC
Cerulean blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #BC9C33?

Color that best contrast with #BC9C33 is #3353BC, color name is Cerulean blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #BC9C33?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BC9C33 is #3353BC, color name is Cerulean blue*.





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