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What color is BCAF79?

The RGB color code for color number #BCAF79 is RGB(188, 175, 121). In the RGB color model, #BCAF79 has a red value of 188, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.9% magenta, 35.6% yellow, and 26.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.4° (degrees), 33.3 % saturation, and 60.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BCAF79 has a hue of 48.4° (degrees), 35.6 % saturation and 73.7 % brightness/value.



Color BCAF79 is cool or warm?

Color BCAF79 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BCAF79? (For interior and product design)

BCAF79 has an LRV of nearly 43. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

#BCAF79

Light Color


Compare LRV 43 of #BCAF79 with dark and light Color




Is #BCAF79 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BCAF79 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 #BCAF79 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(188, 175, 121)
Red
188 (73.7%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.91%
Yellow
35.64%
Key
26.27%

HSL

HSL(48.36deg, 33.3 %, 60.6 %)

Hue
48.36°
Saturation
33.33 %.
Lightness
60.59 %.

RYB

RYB(51, 104, 50)
Red
51 (19.9%)
Yellow
104 (40.8%)
Blue
50 (19.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.36°
Saturation
35.64 %.
Brightness / Value
73.73 %.

HWB

H: 48.36°

W: 47.45 %

B: 26.27 %

XYZ

X : 39.52

Y : 42.73

Z : 24.25

YXY

Y1 : 42.73

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 26.27%

M : 31.37%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 42.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.7Y 7.0/4.4

CIE-Lab

L : 71.37

A : -3.42

B : 29.4

CIE-Lch

L : 71.37

C : 29.6

H : 96.63

CIE-Luv

L : 71.37

U : 11.15

V : 39.18

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.37

A : -6.48

B : 23.76






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BCAF79


Here are the colors similar to BCAF79. 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.



#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#BBB477
Misty Moss
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BCAF79.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BCAF79.


#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#C5B783
PANTONE 4525 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#AFA96E
PANTONE 5845 C
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#CAB777
PANTONE 4004 C
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BCAF79.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BCAF79.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BCAF79.


#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag



#C2B280
Beach
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#C4B581
Sac State Gold
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BCAF79


Here are the paint colors similar to BCAF79. 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.


Behr

Hex color BCAF79 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BCAF79 to Behr


#BDB078
Everglade (MQ6-60)
ΔE - 0.51 (99.5% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#B1A76F
Natchez Moss (PPU9-05)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#C0AB6E
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BCAF79 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BCAF79 to PPG Paints


#BAB078
Gracious Glow (PPG1116-5)
ΔE - 1.15 (98.9% similar)
#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#B7AD6E
Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BCAF79 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BCAF79 to Valspar


#C2B279
Fresh Peas (P021)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.2% similar)
#C8BC8A
Halfway Green (P096)
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
#B0A866
Jalapeño Jelly (6005-6A)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BCAF79 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BCAF79 to Sherwin Williams


#C4B47D
Cool Avocado (SW 9029)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#AEAC7A
Ryegrass (SW 6423)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BCAF79 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BCAF79 to Dunn-Edwards


#B7A86D
Twine (DE 5501)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#B2AA7A
Even Growth (DE 5494)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#C6B788
Bakelite Yellow (DET 657)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#C9BD88
Olive Hint (DE 5500)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BCAF79 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BCAF79 to Benjamin Moore


#C5B077
Honey Oak (257)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#C7B679
Anjou Pear (AF-425)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#C6B984
Timothy Straw (2149-40)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C4B473
Meadow View (383)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#BCAF79 color palettes and scheme combination


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



BCAF79
Sand*

7986BC
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #BCAF79?

Color that best contrast with #BCAF79 is #7986BC, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #BCAF79?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BCAF79 is #7986BC, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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