Information about #BCB532 color

#BCB532 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BCB532 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(188, 181, 50) (73.7% red, 71% green, 19.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 3 / 54 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BCB532 is a pleasantly vivid yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Warm Olive (#C7B63C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Greenfinch (#BDA928) and Billy T (#C1B943).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(188, 181, 50)), which gives #BCB532 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 9.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BCB532 color variations

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

#BCB532 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 #BCB532

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

Warm Olive color link
Warm Olive

#C7B63C

Greenfinch color link
Greenfinch

#BDA928

Billy T color link
Billy T

#C1B943

Funk color link
Funk

#C6AA24

Karma color link
Karma

#B6A237

Old Gold color link
Old Gold

#CFB53B

Earls Green color link
Earls Green

#B8A722

Brass color link
Brass

#B5A642

Rustic Gold color link
Rustic Gold

#C2A03D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BCB532
  • RGB188, 181, 50
  • CMYK0, 3, 54, 26
  • CSSrgb(188, 181, 50)
  • HSL57°, 58%, 47%
  • HSL Precise56.957°, 57.983%, 46.667%
  • HSV57°, 73%, 74%
  • HSB57°, 73%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.710
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • GLSLvec3(0.737, 0.710, 0.196)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.737, 0.710, 0.196, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.737, 0.710, 0.196)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB71%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB19.6%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBCB532
  • DECIMAL ID12367154
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01