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HEX BF8E23 - #BF8E23, RGB(191,142,35) Color


Color Name: Dark Goldenrod*
Hex Color Code: #BF8E23
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 142, 35)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 25.7%, 81.7%, 25.1%



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What color is BF8E23?

The RGB color code for color number #BF8E23 is RGB(191, 142, 35). In the RGB color model, #BF8E23 has a red value of 191, a green value of 142, and a blue value of 35. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.7% magenta, 81.7% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 69.0 % saturation, and 44.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BF8E23 has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 81.7 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BF8E23 is cool or warm?

Color BF8E23 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BF8E23? (For interior and product design)

BF8E23 has an LRV of nearly 31. 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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#BF8E23

Light Color


Compare LRV 31 of #BF8E23 with dark and light Color




Is #BF8E23 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BF8E23 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 #BF8E23 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 142, 35)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
142 (55.7%)
Blue
35 (13.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.65%
Yellow
81.68%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(41.15deg, 69.0 %, 44.3 %)

Hue
41.15°
Saturation
69.03 %.
Lightness
44.31 %.

RYB

RYB(101, 147, 50)
Red
101 (39.6%)
Yellow
147 (57.7%)
Blue
50 (19.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.15°
Saturation
81.68 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 41.15°

W: 13.73 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 31.46

Y : 30.54

Z : 5.83

YXY

Y1 : 30.54

X : 0.46

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 44.31%

Y : 86.27%


LRV

~ 30.5 %

Munsell Color System

2.5Y 6.1/8.9

CIE-Lab

L : 62.12

A : 9.15

B : 59.32

CIE-Lch

L : 62.12

C : 60.02

H : 81.23

CIE-Luv

L : 62.12

U : 40.65

V : 59.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 55.27

A : 4.9

B : 32.43






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BF8E23

Here are the colors similar to BF8E23. 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 - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#CBA135
Satin Sheen Gold
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#C39953
Aztec Gold
ΔE - 6.03 (94.0% similar)
#DA9100
Harvest Gold
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BF8E23.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BF8E23.

#B78B20
PANTONE 7556 C
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#C69214
PANTONE 1245 C
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#B98524
PANTONE 10129 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#B58500
PANTONE 125 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BF8E23.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BF8E23.

#CB8E00
RAL 1005 - Honey Yellow
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#BA8F4C
RAL 1024 - Ochre Yellow
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#A77F0E
RAL 1027 - Curry
ΔE - 6.24 (93.8% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BF8E23.

#B18D22
BS 10-D-44 - Light Olive
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 5.17 (94.8% similar)
#AC812B
BS 08-C-35 - Butterscoth
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BF8E23

Here are the paint colors similar to BF8E23. 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.


Behr

Hex color BF8E23 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BF8E23 to Behr

#C08F34
Turmeric (M290-7)
ΔE - 1.98 (98.0% similar)
#AE8845
Indian Spice (M300-6)
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)
#BB9B52
Tangy Green (M320-6)
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#C1853B
Back To School (M260-7)
ΔE - 7.10 (92.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BF8E23 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BF8E23 to Benjamin Moore

#BB901E
Goldsmith (CSP-960)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#C58E38
Yellow Oxide (2154-10)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#CC953D
Spicy Mustard (2154-20)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#B89045
Aztec Yellow (2152-20)
ΔE - 4.38 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BF8E23 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BF8E23 to Sherwin Williams

#C48919
Auric (SW 6692)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C49832
Crispy Gold (SW 6699)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#BC934D
Different Gold (SW 6396)
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)
#D69835
Trinket (SW 6685)
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BF8E23 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BF8E23 to PPG Paints

#C89134
Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#BB852F
Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#CE9844
Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#C39E44
Golden Field (PPG1107-7)
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BF8E23 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BF8E23 to Dunn-Edwards

#BB8D3B
Trading Post (DE 5377)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#CA9234
Alameda Ochre (DET 482)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#D19B2F
Roman Gold (DE 5356)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#D19431
Jackpot (DE 5321)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BF8E23 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BF8E23 to Valspar

#CD961F
New England Autumn (V054-5)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#BC953F
Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#B3883B
Corduroy (3007-5A)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BF8E23 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BF8E23 to Farrow & Ball

#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 18.42 (81.6% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 18.59 (81.4% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 19.57 (80.4% similar)
#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 19.64 (80.4% similar)







Color Combinations


#BF8E23 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



BF8E23
Dark Goldenrod*

2354BF
Cerulean 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 #BF8E23?

Color that best contrast with #BF8E23 is #2354BF, color name is Cerulean 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 #BF8E23?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BF8E23 is #2354BF, color name is Cerulean blue*.





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