#BCAB9C Hex Color Code

#BCAB9C

The Hexadecimal Color #BCAB9C is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #BCAB9C RGB value is rgb(188, 171, 156). RGB Color Model of #BCAB9C consists of 73% red, 67% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #BCAB9C has 28°(degrees) Hue, 19% Saturation and 67% Lightness. #BCAB9C color has an wavelength of 602.37037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #BCAB9C is #CCCCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #BCAB9C is #BA9. The Closest Color to #BCAB9C is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #BCAB9C Hex Code is Taupe Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #BCAB9C is 0 Cyan 9 Magenta 17 Yellow 26 Black and #BCAB9C CMY is 0, 9, 17. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #BCAB9C is hsl(28,19,67, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(28, 17, 74). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #BCAB9C is 41.3, 42.22, 37.42.
Hex8 Value of #BCAB9C is #BCAB9CFF. Decimal Value of #BCAB9C is 12364700 and Octal Value of #BCAB9C is 57125634. Binary Value of #BCAB9C is 10111100, 10101011, 10011100 and Android of #BCAB9C is 4290554780 / 0xffbcab9c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #BCAB9C is 0.342, 0.349, 0.349 and YIQ Color Space of #BCAB9C is 174.373, 14.9498, -1.0725. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #BCAB9C is 42.33, 42.84, 37.5. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #BCAB9C is 71.02, 3.61, 9.95. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #BCAB9C is 71.02, 11.18, 13.44. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #BCAB9C is 71.02, 10.58, 70.06. Hunter Lab variable of #BCAB9C is 64.98, -0.25, 11.34.

#BCAB9C - Taupe Gray Color Image
#BCAB9C - Taupe Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #BCAB9C

RGB Percentages of #BCAB9C

73%
67%
61%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #BCAB9C

73.73%
72.25%
61.18%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #BCAB9C

0%
9%
17%
26%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #BCAB9C

To get 25% Saturated #BCAB9C Color, you need to convert the hex color #BCAB9C to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #BCAB9C hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #BCAB9C

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #BCAB9C

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #BCAB9C

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #BCAB9C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #BCAB9C to it's the darkest color.

#BCAB9C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(188, 171, 156)
RGB Percent 73%, 67%, 61%
RYB 188.0, 184.24, 156.0
CMYK 0, 9, 17, 26
CMY 0, 9, 17
HSL hsl(28, 19%, 67%)
HSLA hsl(28, 19%, 67%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(28, 17, 74)
XYZ 41.3, 42.22, 37.42
Hex8 Value #BCAB9CFF
Decimal Value 12364700
Octal Value 57125634
Binary Value 10111100,10101011,10011100
Android 4290554780 / 0xffbcab9c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(28, 19%, 67%)
xyY 0.342, 0.349, 42.218
YIQ 174.373, 14.9498, -1.0725
LMS 42.33, 42.84, 37.5
CieLAB 71.02, 3.61, 9.95
CieLUV : LCHuv 71.02, 11.18, 13.44
CieLCH : LCHab 71.02, 10.58, 70.06
Hunter Lab 64.98, -0.25, 11.34
YUV 174.373, -9.04, 11.96
YDbDr 174.373, -27.65, -25.92
YCbCr 165.76, 118.89, 136.54
YCoCg 171.5, 172.0, -0.5
YPbPr 174.37, -10.37, 9.72
Munsell Color System 12442.91 36.77/67.29

#BCAB9C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#BCAB9C as Background:

Angels are not merely forms of extraterrestrial intelligence. They are forms of extra-cosmic intelligence.

Mortimer Adler
<p style="background: #BCAB9C">…</p>

#BCAB9C as Text Color:

Remember, people will judge you by your actions not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold but so does a hard-boiled egg.

Maya Angelou
<p style="color: #BCAB9C">…</p>

#BCAB9C as Text Shadow:

Whenever you are blue or lonely or stricken by some humiliating thing you did, the cure and the hope is in caring about other people.

Diane Sawyer
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #BCAB9C">…</p>

#BCAB9C as Linear Gradient:

We have been so long in a downward spin, the angels are calling us up. We are meant to fly and with our spirits we can. We are meant to ascend, to transmute the negative mass of the worlds corrupted thought forms. No one asked us to stay so long away from heaven, away from joy.

Marianne Williamson
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #BCAB9C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #BCAB9C?

RGB Value for #BCAB9C is rgb(188, 171, 156).

What is the RGB percentage of #BCAB9C?

RGB percentage for #BCAB9C is 73% Red 67% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #BCAB9C?

CMYK Color Model of #BCAB9C is 0 Cyan 9 Magenta 17 Yellow 26 Black.

What is the HSL value of #BCAB9C?

HSL Value of #BCAB9C is 28°(degrees) Hue 19 Saturation 67 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #BCAB9C?

HSV Value of #BCAB9C is 28 Hue 17 Saturation 74 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #BCAB9C?

XYZ Color Model of #BCAB9C is 41.3, 42.22, 37.42.