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What color is BF811A?

The RGB color code for color number #BF811A is RGB(191, 129, 26). In the RGB color model, #BF811A has a red value of 191, a green value of 129, and a blue value of 26. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.5% magenta, 86.4% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 76.0 % saturation, and 42.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BF811A has a hue of 37.5° (degrees), 86.4 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BF811A is cool or warm?

Color BF811A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BF811A? (For interior and product design)

BF811A has an LRV of nearly 27. 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

#BF811A

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of #BF811A with dark and light Color




Is #BF811A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BF811A 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 #BF811A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 129, 26)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
129 (50.6%)
Blue
26 (10.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.46%
Yellow
86.39%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(37.45deg, 76.0 %, 42.5 %)

Hue
37.45°
Saturation
76.04 %.
Lightness
42.55 %.

RYB

RYB(116, 144, 51)
Red
116 (45.5%)
Yellow
144 (56.6%)
Blue
51 (20.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.45°
Saturation
86.39 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 37.45°

W: 10.20 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 29.52

Y : 26.85

Z : 4.6

YXY

Y1 : 26.85

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.44

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 49.41%

Y : 89.80%


LRV

~ 26.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.9YR 5.7/9.6

CIE-Lab

L : 58.84

A : 16.05

B : 59.35

CIE-Lch

L : 58.84

C : 61.48

H : 74.87

CIE-Luv

L : 58.84

U : 51.15

V : 56.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.82

A : 11.01

B : 31






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BF811A


Here are the colors similar to BF811A. 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.



#B8860B
Dark Goldenrod
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#CD7A00
Mustard Brown
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 6.67 (93.3% similar)
#CD7F32
Bronze
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BF811A.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BF811A.


#C18722
PANTONE 3547 C
ΔE - 2.02 (98.0% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B47E00
PANTONE 7551 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BB7B2A
PANTONE 6007 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BF811A.


#CE7F08
BS 08-D-43 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#B67A36
BS 06-C-37 - Brownstone
ΔE - 5.65 (94.4% similar)
#AC8A44
BS 08-B-21 - Antelope
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BF811A.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BF811A.


#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 6.78 (93.2% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)
#E29000
RAL 1006 - Maize Yellow
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BF811A


Here are the paint colors similar to BF811A. 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 BF811A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BF811A to PPG Paints


#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#B98033
Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7)
ΔE - 3.26 (96.7% similar)
#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#C27F38
Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7)
ΔE - 5.47 (94.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BF811A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BF811A to Valspar


#B47B14
Golden Ochre (V053-6)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#B97D2A
Pumpkin Squash (3009-5)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#D08301
Yam (M256)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#D3891E
Bonfire Glow (8001-19G)
ΔE - 4.50 (95.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BF811A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BF811A to Sherwin Williams


#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#BA7F38
Cut the Mustard (SW 6384)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.6% similar)
#C78538
Gold Coast (SW 6376)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#B67D3C
Butterscotch (SW 6377)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BF811A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BF811A to Benjamin Moore


#C4893A
Dash of Curry (2159-10)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#D68A1A
Desert Sunset (2155-10)
ΔE - 5.08 (94.9% similar)
#CC9040
Peanut Butter (2159-20)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color BF811A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BF811A to Behr


#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#B78545
Wild Ginger (M270-7)
ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)
#B2854A
Rice Curry (MQ4-09)
ΔE - 6.71 (93.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BF811A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BF811A to Dunn-Edwards


#B98841
Golden Slumber (DE 5335)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#CA9234
Alameda Ochre (DET 482)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#BA8A45
Antiquarian Gold (DET 485)
ΔE - 5.30 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#BF811A 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



BF811A
Dark Goldenrod*

1A58BF
Tang Blue*


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 #BF811A?

Color that best contrast with #BF811A is #1A58BF, color name is Tang Blue*
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 #BF811A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BF811A is #1A58BF, color name is Tang Blue*.





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