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HEX BF2A3D - #BF2A3D, RGB(191,42,61) Color


Color Name: Cardinal*
Hex Color Code: #BF2A3D
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 42, 61)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 78.0%, 68.1%, 25.1%



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What color is BF2A3D?

The RGB color code for color number #BF2A3D is RGB(191, 42, 61). In the RGB color model, #BF2A3D has a red value of 191, a green value of 42, and a blue value of 61. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 78.0% magenta, 68.1% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.3° (degrees), 63.9 % saturation, and 45.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BF2A3D has a hue of 352.3° (degrees), 78.0 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BF2A3D is cool or warm?

Color BF2A3D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BF2A3D? (For interior and product design)

BF2A3D has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of #BF2A3D with dark and light Color




Is #BF2A3D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BF2A3D 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 #BF2A3D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 42, 61)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
42 (16.5%)
Blue
61 (23.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
78.01%
Yellow
68.06%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(352.35deg, 63.9 %, 45.7 %)

Hue
352.35°
Saturation
63.95 %.
Lightness
45.69 %.

RYB

RYB(174, 73, 76)
Red
174 (68.2%)
Yellow
73 (28.5%)
Blue
76 (29.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352.35°
Saturation
78.01 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 352.35°

W: 16.47 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 23.16

Y : 13.07

Z : 5.72

YXY

Y1 : 13.07

X : 0.55

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 83.53%

Y : 76.08%


LRV

~ 13.1 %

Munsell Color System

5R 4.1/13.1

CIE-Lab

L : 42.87

A : 58.54

B : 26.6

CIE-Lch

L : 42.87

C : 64.3

H : 24.44

CIE-Luv

L : 42.87

U : 108.15

V : 16.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.15

A : 51.07

B : 15.93






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BF2A3D

Here are the colors similar to BF2A3D. 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.

#C41E3A
Cardinal
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#C62D42
Brick Red
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
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Red (NCS)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
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Crimson Glory
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BF2A3D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BF2A3D.

#C22F41
PANTONE 4059 C
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#BD3742
PANTONE 4060 C
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
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PANTONE 206 C
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#C5003E
PANTONE 1935 C
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BF2A3D.

#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
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RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#A53A2D
RAL 3033 - Pearl Pink
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BF2A3D.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BF2A3D.

#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)

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

#C91F37
Foreign Crimson
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Bright maroon
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
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Utah Crimson
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)



Paint color for Hex #BF2A3D

Here are the paint colors similar to BF2A3D. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BF2A3D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BF2A3D to Dunn-Edwards

#C03543
Striking Red (DEA 103)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#C93543
Red Icon (DEA 104)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#B73D3F
Cherry Bomb (DEA 105)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#BC3033
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 3.70 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BF2A3D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BF2A3D to Benjamin Moore

#BD3A42
Poppy (1315)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#B32735
Exotic Red (2086-10)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#B82D33
Neon Red (2087-10)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C0324A
Rose Parade (2086-20)
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BF2A3D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BF2A3D to PPG Paints

#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#A24041
Granada (PPG17-12)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.1% similar)
#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 5.95 (94.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BF2A3D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BF2A3D to Sherwin Williams

#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
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Positive Red (SW 6871)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
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Heartthrob (SW 6866)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#A42E37
Show Stopper (SW 7588)
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BF2A3D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BF2A3D to Valspar

#AB3037
Planet Fever (V006-3)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
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Berry Blush (1004-1A)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
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Con Brio (8001-7F)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
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Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A)
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BF2A3D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BF2A3D to Behr

#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
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Whip Lash (P150-6)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)
#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BF2A3D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BF2A3D to Farrow & Ball

#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
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Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 7.32 (92.7% similar)
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Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 9.45 (90.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BF2A3D 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



BF2A3D
Cardinal*

2ABFAC
Keppel*


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 #BF2A3D?

Color that best contrast with #BF2A3D is #2ABFAC, color name is Keppel*
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 #BF2A3D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BF2A3D is #2ABFAC, color name is Keppel*.





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