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What color is BF9B77?

The RGB color code for color number #BF9B77 is RGB(191, 155, 119). In the RGB color model, #BF9B77 has a red value of 191, a green value of 155, and a blue value of 119. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 18.8% magenta, 37.7% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 30° (degrees), 36.0 % saturation, and 60.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BF9B77 has a hue of 30° (degrees), 37.7 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BF9B77 is cool or warm?

Color BF9B77 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BF9B77? (For interior and product design)

BF9B77 has an LRV of nearly 36. 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

#BF9B77

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #BF9B77 with dark and light Color




Is #BF9B77 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BF9B77 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 #BF9B77 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 155, 119)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
155 (60.8%)
Blue
119 (46.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
18.85%
Yellow
37.70%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(30deg, 36.0 %, 60.8 %)

Hue
30°
Saturation
36.00 %.
Lightness
60.78 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 97, 55)
Red
64 (25.2%)
Yellow
97 (38.0%)
Blue
55 (21.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
30°
Saturation
37.70 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 30°

W: 46.67 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 36.54

Y : 35.85

Z : 22.45

YXY

Y1 : 35.85

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 39.22%

Y : 53.33%


LRV

~ 35.9 %

Munsell Color System

0.4Y 6.5/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 66.41

A : 8.36

B : 23.93

CIE-Lch

L : 66.41

C : 25.35

H : 70.75

CIE-Luv

L : 66.41

U : 25.84

V : 29.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 59.88

A : 4.14

B : 19.69






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BF9B77


Here are the colors similar to BF9B77. 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.



#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#B38B6D
Light Taupe
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BF9B77.


#BD9A7A
PANTONE 2316 C
ΔE - 1.28 (98.7% similar)
#BE9971
PANTONE 4254 C
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#BD9E7B
PANTONE 6008 C
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#B7916C
PANTONE 2467 C
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BF9B77.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BF9B77.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BF9B77.


#C89C82
BS 04-B-17 - Tea Rose
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)
#AE8568
BS 04-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BF9B77.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.52 (93.5% similar)
#A48F7A
RAL 1019 - Gray Beige
ΔE - 7.45 (92.6% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 7.60 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BF9B77


Here are the paint colors similar to BF9B77. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BF9B77 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BF9B77 to Sherwin Williams


#C09972
Lanyard (SW 7680)
ΔE - 1.13 (98.9% similar)
#BD9C77
Mesa Tan (SW 7695)
ΔE - 1.23 (98.8% similar)
#B99974
Woven Wicker (SW 9104)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#C29871
Caramelized (SW 9186)
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BF9B77 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BF9B77 to Dunn-Edwards


#C19E78
Tan Plan (DE 6137)
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#BE9677
Warm Hearth (DE 6110)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#B49375
Colorado Trail (DE 6117)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#B59B7E
Wooded Acre (DE 6130)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BF9B77 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BF9B77 to Benjamin Moore


#C39B74
Butternut Squash (1090)
ΔE - 1.25 (98.7% similar)
#C49F78
Farm Fresh (AF-360)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#C19D73
Barley Harvest (1070)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#C09D73
Peanut Shell (2162-40)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BF9B77 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BF9B77 to Valspar


#BB9877
Slice of Brioche (M153)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#BB9A75
Corky (V088-4)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)
#C29D74
Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#B79878
Doe Eyes (3002-9C)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BF9B77 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BF9B77 to Behr


#BB9973
Antique Treasure (N280-5)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#B99779
Artisan Crafts (N250-4)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#C79E73
Gingersnap (S270-5)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#C19A7D
Egyptian Pyramid (PPU3-12)
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BF9B77 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BF9B77 to PPG Paints


#BC946D
Tudor Beige (PPG16-17)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#C89B75
Doeskin (PPG1082-5)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C79C7C
Summer Spice (PPG16-02)
ΔE - 3.24 (96.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#BF9B77 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



BF9B77
Camel*

779BBF
Cerulean Frost*


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 #BF9B77?

Color that best contrast with #BF9B77 is #779BBF, color name is Cerulean Frost*
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 #BF9B77?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BF9B77 is #779BBF, color name is Cerulean Frost*.





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