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#bc9940

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HEX#bc9940
HEX8#bc9940ff
RGBrgb(188, 153, 64)
CMYK[0,0.19,0.66,0.26]
Name#bc9940
HCL[86.38,50.34,64.84]
oklab[0.7,0.01,0.11]
Num12360000
HSI[44.11,0.53,0.53]
lab[64.84,3.18,50.24]
Lighten
#d7c28b
Darken
#705b26
Saturate
#d5a427
Desaturate
#a38e59
Greyscale
#7e7e7e
Brighten
#efcc73

Color harmonies of #bc9940

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#bc9940
#40bc99
#9940bc

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#bc9940
#40bc5b
#4063bc
#bc40a1

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#bc9940
#e6bc4e
#120f06
#3c3115
#675423
#917632

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#bc9940
#bc6740
#bc8040
#bc9940
#bcb240
#adbc40

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#bc9940
#4abc40
#6740bc

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
#ffffff
#faf8f1
#f5f0e4
#f1e9d6
#ece2c8
#e7dbbb
#e2d3ad
#decca0
#d9c592
#d4bd84
#cfb677
#caaf69
#c6a85b
#c1a04e
#bc9940

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#0d0b05
#1b1609
#28210e
#362c12
#433717
#51421b
#5e4d20
#6b5725
#796229
#866d2e
#947832
#a18337
#af8e3b
#bc9940

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #bc9940 colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.703 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
7.769 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #bc9940

Some examples of color palettes with #bc9940. View more

Use #bc9940 in CSS

#bc9940 as Background Color in CSS
<div style="background-color:#bc9940">Background Color</div>
#bc9940 as Text Color in CSS
<div style="color:#bc9940">Text Color</div>
#bc9940 as Border Color in CSS
<div style="border-color:#bc9940">Border Color</div>
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