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HEX BF781C - #BF781C, RGB(191,120,28) Color


Color Name: Mustard Brown*
Hex Color Code: #BF781C
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 120, 28)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 37.2%, 85.3%, 25.1%






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What color is BF781C?

The RGB color code for color number #BF781C is RGB(191, 120, 28). In the RGB color model, #BF781C has a red value of 191, a green value of 120, and a blue value of 28. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.2% magenta, 85.3% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 33.9° (degrees), 74.4 % saturation, and 42.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BF781C has a hue of 33.9° (degrees), 85.3 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BF781C is cool or warm?

Color BF781C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BF781C? (For interior and product design)

BF781C has an LRV of nearly 25. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.



Dark Color

#BF781C

Light Color


Compare LRV 25 of #BF781C with dark and light Color




Is #BF781C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BF781C 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 #BF781C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 120, 28)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
120 (47.1%)
Blue
28 (11.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
37.17%
Yellow
85.34%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(33.87deg, 74.4 %, 42.9 %)

Hue
33.87°
Saturation
74.43 %.
Lightness
42.94 %.

RYB

RYB(124, 137, 53)
Red
124 (48.5%)
Yellow
137 (53.8%)
Blue
53 (20.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
33.87°
Saturation
85.34 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 33.87°

W: 10.98 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 28.41

Y : 24.59

Z : 4.35

YXY

Y1 : 24.59

X : 0.5

Y2 : 0.43

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 52.94%

Y : 89.02%


LRV

~ 24.6 %

Munsell Color System

8.1YR 5.5/9.9

CIE-Lab

L : 56.68

A : 21.05

B : 56.94

CIE-Lch

L : 56.68

C : 60.71

H : 69.71

CIE-Luv

L : 56.68

U : 58.29

V : 52.35

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.59

A : 15.48

B : 29.52






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BF781C


Here are the colors similar to BF781C. 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.



#CD7A00
Mustard Brown
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)
#CC7722
Ochre
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#C3732A
Neon Brown
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BF781C.


#BB7B2A
PANTONE 6007 C
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#C67D30
PANTONE 7571 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
#CD7925
PANTONE 7565 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#CF7F00
PANTONE 145 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BF781C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BF781C.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BF781C.


#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 7.77 (92.2% similar)
#D76B00
BS 06-D-43 - Kalahari
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BF781C.


#DA6E00
RAL 2000 - Yellow Orange
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)
#AF804F
RAL 1011 - Brown Beige
ΔE - 7.89 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BF781C


Here are the paint colors similar to BF781C. 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.


Valspar

Hex color BF781C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BF781C to Valspar


#B6762B
Simply Sienna (V049-6)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)
#B97D2A
Pumpkin Squash (3009-5)
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#B77430
Hacienda del Sol (P048)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#BC7F3E
Amber Sienna (3003-5A)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BF781C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BF781C to Benjamin Moore


#C57626
Autumn Orange (2156-10)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#CC7F2D
Pumpkin Blush (2156-20)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#BE7F3E
Dried Mustard (2158-10)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#C58240
Amber (168)
ΔE - 4.91 (95.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BF781C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BF781C to PPG Paints


#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)
#AE703B
Bronze Eucalyptus (PPG16-20)
ΔE - 7.38 (92.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BF781C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BF781C to Sherwin Williams


#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#D28233
Marigold (SW 6664)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BF781C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BF781C to Behr


#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#AB7741
Blonde Wood (M250-7)
ΔE - 6.72 (93.3% similar)
#CA884B
Golden Pumpkin (M240-7)
ΔE - 6.93 (93.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BF781C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BF781C to Dunn-Edwards


#BC8143
Burmese Tan (DE 5332)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)
#D28239
Flame (DE 5237)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)
#BF7C45
Sedona at Sunset (DE 5272)
ΔE - 6.42 (93.6% similar)
#CE8544
Melted Copper (DE 5244)
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BF781C 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



BF781C
Mustard Brown*

1C63BF
Denim*


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 #BF781C?

Color that best contrast with #BF781C is #1C63BF, color name is Denim*
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 #BF781C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BF781C is #1C63BF, color name is Denim*.





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