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HEX BF8A9D - #BF8A9D, RGB(191,138,157) Color


Color Name: Puce*
Hex Color Code: #BF8A9D
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 138, 157)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 27.7%, 17.8%, 25.1%



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What color is BF8A9D?

The RGB color code for color number #BF8A9D is RGB(191, 138, 157). In the RGB color model, #BF8A9D has a red value of 191, a green value of 138, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 27.7% magenta, 17.8% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 338.5° (degrees), 29.3 % saturation, and 64.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BF8A9D has a hue of 338.5° (degrees), 27.7 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BF8A9D is cool or warm?

Color BF8A9D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BF8A9D? (For interior and product design)

BF8A9D has an LRV of nearly 32. 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.



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Compare LRV 32 of #BF8A9D with dark and light Color




Is #BF8A9D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BF8A9D 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 #BF8A9D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 138, 157)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
138 (54.1%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
27.75%
Yellow
17.80%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(338.49deg, 29.3 %, 64.5 %)

Hue
338.49°
Saturation
29.28 %.
Lightness
64.51 %.

RYB

RYB(62, 65, 66)
Red
62 (24.2%)
Yellow
65 (25.7%)
Blue
66 (25.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
338.49°
Saturation
27.75 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 338.49°

W: 54.12 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 36.66

Y : 31.69

Z : 36.08

YXY

Y1 : 31.69

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 45.88%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 31.7 %

Munsell Color System

10RP 6.1/4.8

CIE-Lab

L : 63.08

A : 23.08

B : -2.05

CIE-Lch

L : 63.08

C : 23.17

H : 354.92

CIE-Luv

L : 63.08

U : 31.65

V : -6.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.29

A : 17.74

B : 1.4






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BF8A9D

Here are the colors similar to BF8A9D. 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.

#CC8899
Puce
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B784A7
Opera Mauve
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#BC8F8F
Rosy Brown
ΔE - 7.12 (92.9% similar)
#E68FAC
Charm Pink
ΔE - 7.71 (92.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BF8A9D.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BF8A9D.

#B87F97
RAL 350 60 25 - Heather Rose
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#B87E91
RAL 360 60 25 - Light Red
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B6848C
RAL 010 60 20 - Lime Pink
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BF8A9D.

#B97E90
PANTONE 10160 C
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#CF889D
PANTONE 4071 C
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#BE84A3
PANTONE 687 C
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#C48490
PANTONE 694 C
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BF8A9D.

#AA8C95
BS 24-C-37 - Purple
ΔE - 6.85 (93.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BF8A9D

Here are the paint colors similar to BF8A9D. 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 BF8A9D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BF8A9D to PPG Paints

#C28BA1
Winsome Rose (PPG1044-5)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#B68190
Thornberry (PPG18-20)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#B08693
Keepsake Rose (PPG1045-5)
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#D194A1
Madagascar Pink (PPG1050-4)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BF8A9D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BF8A9D to Valspar

#C68A98
Cooing Doves (M234)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#CD8999
Sianna Rose (V041-4)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#C59098
Edwardian Rose (1007-5C)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#B987A7
A Plum Job (V039-4)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)


Behr

Hex color BF8A9D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BF8A9D to Behr

#B88096
Cabaret (M130-5)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#BE89A8
Rosy (M120-5)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#BD9095
Cherry Juice (S130-4)
ΔE - 5.22 (94.8% similar)
#D08995
Fruit Cocktail (M140-4)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BF8A9D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BF8A9D to Sherwin Williams

#B87E93
Red Clover (SW 6564)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#CB9AAD
Rosebay (SW 6563)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#C47B95
Cyclamen (SW 6571)
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#B995A1
Rosé (SW 6290)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BF8A9D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BF8A9D to Benjamin Moore

#C27E9A
Begonia (2083-40)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#B77F8C
Rosewood (2082-40)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)
#C68691
Princess (1272)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.7% similar)
#BD90AE
Victorian Purple (1370)
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BF8A9D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BF8A9D to Dunn-Edwards

#D182A0
Heirloom Rose (DE 5032)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#D198B5
Exotic Lilac (DE 5017)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#C4989E
Rose Meadow (DE 6025)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)
#B194A6
Grapevine (DET 408)
ΔE - 6.46 (93.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BF8A9D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BF8A9D to Farrow & Ball

#B7788D
Rangwali (296)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#D5A3BB
Shallot (CB3)
ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)
#C2A2A7
Cinder Rose (246)
ΔE - 8.98 (91.0% similar)
#AA8D87
Sulking Room Pink (295)
ΔE - 11.86 (88.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BF8A9D 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



BF8A9D
Puce*

8ABFAC
Green Sheen*


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 #BF8A9D?

Color that best contrast with #BF8A9D is #8ABFAC, color name is Green Sheen*
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 #BF8A9D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BF8A9D is #8ABFAC, color name is Green Sheen*.





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