#BC8E19 Hex Code
Color Name: Gold Foil
What is hex #BC8E19 Color?
The color name of hex code #BC8E19 is Gold Foil. The RGB values are (188, 142, 25) which means it is composed of
53% red, 40% green and 7% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:24 Y:87 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BC8E19 has a hue of 43°, 87% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #BC8E19 Color Codes
| Color Name | Gold Foil |
| RGB Values | (188, 142, 25) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 24%, 87%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (43°, 87%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9900 |
| Inverse Color | #4371E6 [Royal Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7556 C |
| Closest RAL | 1005 [Honey yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #1947BC [Denim Blue] |
| #BC8E19 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #767676 |
| Desaturated | #6B6B6B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #8F8F8F |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8F8F8F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BFBFBF |
Hex #BC8E19 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BC8E19 is #1947BC which is called Denim Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BC8E19 color is offered by #1947BC. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #BC8E19 are #99BC19 and #BC3D19, called Dark Lemon Lime and Dark Pastel Red, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BC8E19 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BC8E19 are #1999BC (Blue-Green) and #3D19BC (Interdimensional Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#BC8E19 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #19BC8E (Mountain Meadow) and #8E19BC (French Violet) along with #BC8E19, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #BC8E19 has #19BC8E (Mountain Meadow), #1947BC (Denim Blue) and #BC1947 (Bright Maroon). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #BC8E19 contains #19BC3D (Dark Pastel Green), #1947BC (Denim Blue) and #BC1999 (Medium Violet-Red). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #BC8E19 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BC8E19 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of BC8E19 Color
Tints
C9A547- D0B05E
- D7BB75
- DEC78C
- E4D2A3
- EBDDBA
- F2E8D1
- F8F4E8
Tones
- B08B2E
- AA8A38
- A48842
- 9E874D
- 988657
- 928461
- 8C836B
- 868176
Shades
- 967214
- 846312
- 71550F
- 5E470D
- 4B390A
- 382B08
- 261C05
- 130E03
#BC8E19 Color Patterns
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#BC8E19 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BC8E19 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BC8E19 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
