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#BC9C1A Color — #BC9C1A

Complete color reference for #BC9C1A: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#BC9C1A
RGBrgb(188, 156, 26)
HSLhsl(48, 76%, 42%)
HSVhsv(48, 86%, 74%)
CMYKC:0% M:17% Y:86% K:26%
CSS Color#BC9C1A
Decimal12360730
Luminance0.3454

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#BC9C1A on White
Ratio: 2.66:1 — Fail
#BC9C1A on Black
Ratio: 7.91:1 — AAA
White on #BC9C1A
Ratio: 2.66:1 — Fail
Black on #BC9C1A
Ratio: 7.91:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCFAF4
100#F5F0DD
200#EBE1BA
300#E1D298
400#D3BF6A
500#BC9C1A
600#967D15
700#715E10
800#4B3E0A
900#2F2707

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #BC9C1A?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(188, 156, 26). The red channel is 188, green is 156, and blue is 26 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #BC9C1A?

The HSL value is hsl(48, 76%, 42%). Hue is 48°, saturation is 76%, and lightness is 42%.

Does #BC9C1A meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #BC9C1A achieves a 2.66:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 7.91:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #BC9C1A?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #BC9C1A is #1A3ABC.