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HEX BC8F8F - #BC8F8F, RGB(188,143,143) Color


Color Name: Rosy Brown
Hex Color Code: #BC8F8F
RGB Color Code: RGB(188, 143, 143)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 23.9%, 23.9%, 26.3%
Color Family (Hue): Red






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What color is BC8F8F?

The color name for #BC8F8F is Rosy Brown and is belongs to the Red color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #BC8F8F is RGB(188, 143, 143). In the RGB color model, #BC8F8F has a red value of 188, a green value of 143, and a blue value of 143. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 23.9% magenta, 23.9% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 0° (degrees), 25.1 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BC8F8F has a hue of 0° (degrees), 23.9 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BC8F8F is cool or warm?

Color BC8F8F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BC8F8F? (For interior and product design)

BC8F8F has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#BC8F8F

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of #BC8F8F with dark and light Color




Is #BC8F8F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BC8F8F meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #BC8F8F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 143, 143)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
143 (56.1%)
Blue
143 (56.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
23.94%
Yellow
23.94%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(0deg, 25.1 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
Saturation
25.14 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 77, 64)
Red
64 (24.9%)
Yellow
77 (30.1%)
Blue
64 (24.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
Saturation
23.94 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 0°

W: 56.08 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 35.52

Y : 32.32

Z : 30.35

YXY

Y1 : 32.32

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.33

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 43.92%

Y : 43.92%


LRV

~ 32.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.4R 6.2/3.5

CIE-Lab

L : 63.61

A : 17.02

B : 6.6

CIE-Lch

L : 63.61

C : 18.25

H : 21.2

CIE-Luv

L : 63.61

U : 28.57

V : 6.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.85

A : 12.04

B : 8.14






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BC8F8F


Here are the colors similar to BC8F8F. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#C08081
Old Rose
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)
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Puce
ΔE - 7.39 (92.6% similar)
#DEA5A4
Pastel Pink
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BC8F8F.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BC8F8F.


#C09A97
PANTONE 4036 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#AC8584
PANTONE 4099 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
#AE9094
PANTONE 4093 C
ΔE - 4.72 (95.3% similar)
#BC8A7E
PANTONE 7613 C
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BC8F8F.


#B3837F
RAL 030 60 20 - Desert Red
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)
#B48286
RAL 020 60 20 - Retro Pink
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#AD878D
RAL 010 60 15 - Orchid Red
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#B6848C
RAL 010 60 20 - Lime Pink
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BC8F8F.


#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.05 (93.9% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BC8F8F.


#D8A0A6
RAL 3015 - Light Pink
ΔE - 6.88 (93.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BC8F8F


Here are the paint colors similar to BC8F8F. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


PPG Paints

Hex color BC8F8F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BC8F8F to PPG Paints


#C39191
Floral Tapestry (PPG1052-4)
ΔE - 1.62 (98.4% similar)
#B58E8B
Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5)
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#C49B9E
Mexicali Rose (PPG18-06)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C79D9B
Pepperberry (PPG1055-4)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BC8F8F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BC8F8F to Sherwin Williams


#C39393
Pressed Flower (SW 6304)
ΔE - 1.65 (98.3% similar)
#CD8E89
Resounding Rose (SW 6318)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#C79EA2
Rose Embroidery (SW 6297)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#BC9C9E
Orchid (SW 0071)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)


Behr

Hex color BC8F8F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BC8F8F to Behr


#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#C89697
Minstrel Rose (S140-4)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#BB8580
Red Clover (S150-4)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#C48F85
Portuguese Dawn (S160-4)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BC8F8F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BC8F8F to Valspar


#BE9695
Cameo Pink (1006-8A)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#C38C8F
Twice Shy (V079-4)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C6908B
Gilman Rose (1008-8A)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BC8F8F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BC8F8F to Benjamin Moore


#C89896
Amaryllis (1256)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#BE999A
Mauve Mist (1264)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#CE958E
Belladonna Lily (2093-40)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
#CB9E99
Titanic Rose (2092-50)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BC8F8F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BC8F8F to Dunn-Edwards


#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#C09084
Revival Rose (DEC 701)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#B1928C
Plush Suede (DE 6053)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#B87F84
Rennie's Rose (DET 415)
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



BC8F8F
Rosy Brown

8FBCBC
Opal*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Rosy Brown - #BC8F8F?

Color that best contrast with Rosy Brown - #BC8F8F is #8FBCBC, color name is Opal*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Rosy Brown - #BC8F8F?

Complementary or Opposite color for Rosy Brown - #BC8F8F is #8FBCBC, color name is Opal*.





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