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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #BC9A0E it is the complementary color #4365F1. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #BC9A0E. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #C19A09, #D2AC1C, #E3BE2F, #F4D042 and #FFE255

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #BC9A0E. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #BC9A0E, #AB8800, #9A7600, #896400 and #785200

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #BD9B0E, #BD6C0E, #BD3C0E and #BD0E0E

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #BD9B0E, #B0BD0E, #81BD0E, #52BD0E and #22BD0E

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #BC9A0E shade matches the following richer shades: #BD9B0E

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #BD9B0E, #AD911E, #9C872F, #8C7D3F and #7B7350

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #BD3D0E, #BD6B0E, #BD9A0E, #B2BD0E and #83BD0E

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #705C08, #977C0B, #BD9B0E, #E4BA11 and #EFC92F

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #BC9A0E, #0EBD0E and #540EBD

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #BC9A0E, #0EBD9A and #9A0EBD

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #BC9A0E, #0EBD0E, #0E31BD and #BD0EBD

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #BC9A0E shade: #BC9A0E, #0EBD42, #0E31BD and #BD0E89

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

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Primary color

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BC9A0E

RGB 188 154 14

HSL 48.28, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 64.83, 0.78, 66.62

 

Complementary color

CMYK 72 / 58 / 0 / 5

HEX #4365F1

RGB 67 101 241

HSL 228.28, 0.86%, 0.6%

LAB 48.07, 34.7, -73.88

 

CMYK 0 / 20 / 95 / 24

HEX #C19A09

RGB 193 154 9

HSL 47.28, 0.91%, 0.4%

LAB 65.33, 2.96, 67.94

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 87 / 18

HEX #D2AC1C

RGB 210 172 28

HSL 47.47, 0.76%, 0.47%

LAB 71.75, 1.2, 70.18

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 79 / 11

HEX #E3BE2F

RGB 227 190 47

HSL 47.67, 0.76%, 0.54%

LAB 78.09, -0.31, 71.03

 

CMYK 0 / 15 / 73 / 4

HEX #F4D042

RGB 244 208 66

HSL 47.87, 0.89%, 0.61%

LAB 84.35, -1.61, 71.02

 

CMYK 0 / 11 / 67 / 0

HEX #FFE255

RGB 255 226 85

HSL 49.76, 1%, 0.67%

LAB 90, -5.21, 69.78

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BC9A0E

RGB 188 154 14

HSL 48.28, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 64.83, 0.78, 66.62

 

CMYK 0 / 20 / 100 / 33

HEX #AB8800

RGB 171 136 0

HSL 47.72, 1%, 0.34%

LAB 58.29, 2.69, 63.18

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 100 / 40

HEX #9A7600

RGB 154 118 0

HSL 45.97, 1%, 0.3%

LAB 51.64, 4.87, 57.71

 

CMYK 0 / 27 / 100 / 46

HEX #896400

RGB 137 100 0

HSL 43.8, 1%, 0.27%

LAB 44.85, 7.17, 52.12

 

CMYK 0 / 32 / 100 / 53

HEX #785200

RGB 120 82 0

HSL 41, 1%, 0.24%

LAB 37.89, 9.61, 46.42

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD9B0E

RGB 189 155 14

HSL 48.34, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 65.19, 0.69, 66.94

 

CMYK 0 / 43 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD6C0E

RGB 189 108 14

HSL 32.23, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 53.57, 26.46, 58.32

 

CMYK 0 / 68 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD3C0E

RGB 189 60 14

HSL 15.77, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 44.35, 50, 51.83

 

CMYK 0 / 93 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD0E0E

RGB 189 14 14

HSL 0, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 39.86, 62.58, 48.88

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD9B0E

RGB 189 155 14

HSL 48.34, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 65.19, 0.69, 66.94

 

CMYK 7 / 0 / 93 / 26

HEX #B0BD0E

RGB 176 189 14

HSL 64.46, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 73.32, -22.64, 72.68

 

CMYK 32 / 0 / 93 / 26

HEX #81BD0E

RGB 129 189 14

HSL 80.57, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 70.24, -41.71, 68.93

 

CMYK 57 / 0 / 93 / 26

HEX #52BD0E

RGB 82 189 14

HSL 96.69, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 68.18, -57, 66.4

 

CMYK 82 / 0 / 93 / 26

HEX #22BD0E

RGB 34 189 14

HSL 113.14, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 67.1, -66.17, 65.06

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD9B0E

RGB 189 155 14

HSL 48.34, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 65.19, 0.69, 66.94

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD9B0E

RGB 189 155 14

HSL 48.34, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 65.19, 0.69, 66.94

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 83 / 32

HEX #AD911E

RGB 173 145 30

HSL 48.25, 0.7%, 0.4%

LAB 60.98, -0.75, 59.18

 

CMYK 0 / 13 / 70 / 39

HEX #9C872F

RGB 156 135 47

HSL 48.44, 0.54%, 0.4%

LAB 56.68, -2.23, 48.24

 

CMYK 0 / 11 / 55 / 45

HEX #8C7D3F

RGB 140 125 63

HSL 48.31, 0.38%, 0.4%

LAB 52.51, -2.71, 35.5

 

CMYK 0 / 7 / 35 / 52

HEX #7B7350

RGB 123 115 80

HSL 48.84, 0.21%, 0.4%

LAB 48.32, -2.65, 20.52

 

CMYK 0 / 68 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD3D0E

RGB 189 61 14

HSL 16.11, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 44.5, 49.59, 51.93

 

CMYK 0 / 43 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD6B0E

RGB 189 107 14

HSL 31.89, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 53.35, 27, 58.15

 

CMYK 0 / 19 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD9A0E

RGB 189 154 14

HSL 48, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 64.93, 1.23, 66.74

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 93 / 26

HEX #B2BD0E

RGB 178 189 14

HSL 63.77, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 73.48, -21.78, 72.86

 

CMYK 31 / 0 / 93 / 26

HEX #83BD0E

RGB 131 189 14

HSL 79.89, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 70.35, -40.96, 69.06

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 56

HEX #705C08

RGB 112 92 8

HSL 48.46, 0.87%, 0.24%

LAB 39.78, -0.1, 45.04

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 41

HEX #977C0B

RGB 151 124 11

HSL 48.43, 0.86%, 0.32%

LAB 52.97, 0.26, 56.44

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BD9B0E

RGB 189 155 14

HSL 48.34, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 65.19, 0.69, 66.94

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 11

HEX #E4BA11

RGB 228 186 17

HSL 48.06, 0.86%, 0.48%

LAB 77.07, 1.52, 77.11

 

CMYK 0 / 16 / 80 / 6

HEX #EFC92F

RGB 239 201 47

HSL 48.13, 0.86%, 0.56%

LAB 82.02, -0.85, 74.92

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BC9A0E

RGB 188 154 14

HSL 48.28, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 64.83, 0.78, 66.62

 

CMYK 93 / 0 / 93 / 26

HEX #0EBD0E

RGB 14 189 14

HSL 120, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 66.92, -67.85, 64.83

 

CMYK 56 / 93 / 0 / 26

HEX #540EBD

RGB 84 14 189

HSL 264, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 29.09, 63.25, -75.1

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BC9A0E

RGB 188 154 14

HSL 48.28, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 64.83, 0.78, 66.62

 

CMYK 93 / 0 / 19 / 26

HEX #0EBD9A

RGB 14 189 154

HSL 168, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 68.62, -47.79, 6.6

 

CMYK 19 / 93 / 0 / 26

HEX #9A0EBD

RGB 154 14 189

HSL 288, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 39.34, 71.54, -57.9

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BC9A0E

RGB 188 154 14

HSL 48.28, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 64.83, 0.78, 66.62

 

CMYK 93 / 0 / 93 / 26

HEX #0EBD0E

RGB 14 189 14

HSL 120, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 66.92, -67.85, 64.83

 

CMYK 93 / 74 / 0 / 26

HEX #0E31BD

RGB 14 49 189

HSL 228, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 29.32, 44.29, -74.86

 

CMYK 0 / 93 / 0 / 26

HEX #BD0EBD

RGB 189 14 189

HSL 300, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 45.37, 77.15, -47.88

 

CMYK 0 / 18 / 93 / 26

HEX #BC9A0E

RGB 188 154 14

HSL 48.28, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 64.83, 0.78, 66.62

 

CMYK 93 / 0 / 65 / 26

HEX #0EBD42

RGB 14 189 66

HSL 137.83, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 67.19, -64.37, 49.57

 

CMYK 93 / 74 / 0 / 26

HEX #0E31BD

RGB 14 49 189

HSL 228, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 29.32, 44.29, -74.86

 

CMYK 0 / 93 / 28 / 26

HEX #BD0E89

RGB 189 14 137

HSL 317.83, 0.86%, 0.4%

LAB 42.67, 70.25, -21

 

Description

Color code: HEX #BC9A0E | qconv.com Color code: HEX #BC9A0E | qconv.com - big

Red and green clearly dominate this hue: the red and green values are higher than blue. Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 188 red, 154 green and 14 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
188 154 14 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 18 magenta, 93 yellow and 26 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 18% 93% 26% C M Y K

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