Information about #BCAF1A color

#BCAF1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BCAF1A belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 175, 26) (73.7% red, 68.6% green, 10.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 64 / 26 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A energetic, saturated yellow, #BCAF1A feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Earls Green (#B8A722). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Funk (#C6AA24) and Greenfinch (#BDA928).

In RGB terms — rgb(188, 175, 26) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BCAF1A background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BCAF1A color variations

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#BCAF1A color harmonies

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

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

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.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BCAF1A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Earls Green color link
Earls Green

#B8A722

Funk color link
Funk

#C6AA24

Greenfinch color link
Greenfinch

#BDA928

Cookie Brown color link
Cookie Brown

#C7A317

Olive Yellow color link
Olive Yellow

#C2B709

Acid Green color link
Acid Green

#B0BF1A

Buddha Gold color link
Buddha Gold

#BC9B1B

Puke Yellow color link
Puke Yellow

#C2BE0E

Gold Foil color link
Gold Foil

#BD9B16

La Rioja color link
La Rioja

#BAC00E

Muddy Yellow color link
Muddy Yellow

#BFAC05

Lemon Curry color link
Lemon Curry

#CCA01D

#BCAF1A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BCAF1A
  • RGB188, 175, 26
  • CMYK0, 5, 64, 26
  • HSL55°, 76%, 42%
  • HSL Precise55.185°, 75.701%, 41.961%
  • HSV55°, 86%, 74%
  • HSB55°, 86%, 74%
  • HEX IDBCAF1A
  • DECIMAL ID12365594
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
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