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HEX BF2E3A - #BF2E3A, RGB(191,46,58) Color


Color Name: Cardinal*
Hex Color Code: #BF2E3A
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 46, 58)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 75.9%, 69.6%, 25.1%



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What color is BF2E3A?

The RGB color code for color number #BF2E3A is RGB(191, 46, 58). In the RGB color model, #BF2E3A has a red value of 191, a green value of 46, and a blue value of 58. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 75.9% magenta, 69.6% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 355° (degrees), 61.2 % saturation, and 46.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BF2E3A has a hue of 355° (degrees), 75.9 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BF2E3A is cool or warm?

Color BF2E3A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BF2E3A? (For interior and product design)

BF2E3A 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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Compare LRV 13 of #BF2E3A with dark and light Color




Is #BF2E3A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BF2E3A 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 #BF2E3A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 46, 58)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
46 (18.0%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
75.92%
Yellow
69.63%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(355.03deg, 61.2 %, 46.5 %)

Hue
355.03°
Saturation
61.18 %.
Lightness
46.47 %.

RYB

RYB(172, 76, 74)
Red
172 (67.6%)
Yellow
76 (29.9%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
355.03°
Saturation
75.92 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 355.03°

W: 18.04 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 23.23

Y : 13.34

Z : 5.35

YXY

Y1 : 13.34

X : 0.55

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 81.96%

Y : 77.25%


LRV

~ 13.3 %

Munsell Color System

5.7R 4.2/13

CIE-Lab

L : 43.26

A : 57.15

B : 28.91

CIE-Lch

L : 43.26

C : 64.04

H : 26.84

CIE-Luv

L : 43.26

U : 107.07

V : 18.66

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.52

A : 49.62

B : 16.87






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BF2E3A

Here are the colors similar to BF2E3A. 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 - 2.05 (97.9% similar)
#C62D42
Brick Red
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C40233
Red (NCS)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#BC3F4A
Sanguine
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BF2E3A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BF2E3A.

#BD3742
PANTONE 4060 C
ΔE - 1.85 (98.1% similar)
#C22F41
PANTONE 4059 C
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#C8102E
PANTONE 186 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#CB333B
PANTONE 1797 C
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BF2E3A.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BF2E3A.

#C73F4A
RAL 3018 - Strawberry Red
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 5.49 (94.5% similar)
#A53A2D
RAL 3033 - Pearl Pink
ΔE - 6.91 (93.1% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BF2E3A.

#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)

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

#C91F37
Foreign Crimson
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#C9002B
Pepsi Red
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)



Paint color for Hex #BF2E3A

Here are the paint colors similar to BF2E3A. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BF2E3A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BF2E3A to Benjamin Moore

#BD3A42
Poppy (1315)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#B82D33
Neon Red (2087-10)
ΔE - 2.12 (97.9% similar)
#B32735
Exotic Red (2086-10)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#C33D3D
Strawberry Red (2003-20)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BF2E3A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BF2E3A to Dunn-Edwards

#C03543
Striking Red (DEA 103)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#BC3033
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B73D3F
Cherry Bomb (DEA 105)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BF2E3A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BF2E3A to Sherwin Williams

#BF2D32
Real Red (SW 6868)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#AD2C34
Positive Red (SW 6871)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#C33A36
Stop (SW 6869)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#B24743
Red Tomato (SW 6607)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BF2E3A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BF2E3A to PPG Paints

#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#C53A4B
Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#AA423A
Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#B44940
Teaberry Blossom (PPG1189-7)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color BF2E3A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BF2E3A to Behr

#BE3C37
Flirt Alert (P150-7)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#B6453E
Stiletto Love (P160-7)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#C74547
Whip Lash (P150-6)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#BE4B47
Intrigue (P160-6)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BF2E3A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BF2E3A to Valspar

#AB3037
Planet Fever (V006-3)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#BF3934
Oh So Red (1009-1)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#B0212A
Classic Red (1009-2)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#C8404C
Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BF2E3A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BF2E3A to Farrow & Ball

#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 7.59 (92.4% similar)
#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 8.56 (91.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#BF2E3A 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



BF2E3A
Cardinal*

2EBFB3
Light Sea Green*


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 #BF2E3A?

Color that best contrast with #BF2E3A is #2EBFB3, color name is Light Sea Green*
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 #BF2E3A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BF2E3A is #2EBFB3, color name is Light Sea Green*.





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