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HEX BFA579 - #BFA579, RGB(191,165,121) Color


Color Name: Light French Beige*
Hex Color Code: #BFA579
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 165, 121)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.6%, 36.6%, 25.1%



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What color is BFA579?

The RGB color code for color number #BFA579 is RGB(191, 165, 121). In the RGB color model, #BFA579 has a red value of 191, a green value of 165, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.6% magenta, 36.6% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.7° (degrees), 35.4 % saturation, and 61.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFA579 has a hue of 37.7° (degrees), 36.6 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFA579 is cool or warm?

Color BFA579 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFA579? (For interior and product design)

BFA579 has an LRV of nearly 39. 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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#BFA579

Light Color


Compare LRV 39 of #BFA579 with dark and light Color




Is #BFA579 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFA579 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 #BFA579 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 165, 121)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
165 (64.7%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.61%
Yellow
36.65%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(37.71deg, 35.4 %, 61.2 %)

Hue
37.71°
Saturation
35.35 %.
Lightness
61.18 %.

RYB

RYB(57, 100, 52)
Red
57 (22.4%)
Yellow
100 (39.1%)
Blue
52 (20.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.71°
Saturation
36.65 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 37.71°

W: 47.45 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 38.39

Y : 39.37

Z : 23.66

YXY

Y1 : 39.37

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 35.29%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 39.4 %

Munsell Color System

3.8Y 6.7/4.1

CIE-Lab

L : 69.02

A : 3.16

B : 26.33

CIE-Lch

L : 69.02

C : 26.52

H : 83.17

CIE-Luv

L : 69.02

U : 19.36

V : 34

Hunter-Lab

L : 62.74

A : -0.58

B : 21.56






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BFA579

Here are the colors similar to BFA579. 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.

#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#C19A6B
Camel
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#C19A6B
Fallow
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFA579.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFA579.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFA579.

#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BFA579.

#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFA579.

#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)
#BD984B
BS 08-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.93 (92.1% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BFA579

Here are the paint colors similar to BFA579. 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.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFA579 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFA579 to Benjamin Moore

#C1A77D
Decatur Buff (HC-38)
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#C2A579
Simple Pleasures (1097)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C1A873
Summerdale Gold (HC-17)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFA579 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFA579 to PPG Paints

#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#C2A377
Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#B8996B
Golden Granola (PPG1094-5)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFA579 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFA579 to Dunn-Edwards

#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BFA579 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFA579 to Valspar

#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#BDA076
Caraway Seed (3005-9C)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#C7AB7B
Tweed Jacket (3007-8A)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFA579 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFA579 to Behr

#C2A781
Pocket Watch (N290-5)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#C5AE80
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#CAAF81
Perennial Gold (S310-4)
ΔE - 2.89 (97.1% similar)
#CBAA7D
Flax Straw (S300-4)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFA579 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFA579 to Sherwin Williams

#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#CAAB7D
Downing Straw (SW 2813)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#C19F6E
Empire Gold (SW 0012)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BFA579 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BFA579 to Farrow & Ball

#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 8.31 (91.7% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 8.58 (91.4% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 9.65 (90.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFA579 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



BFA579
Light French Beige*

7993BF
Wild Blue Yonder*


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 #BFA579?

Color that best contrast with #BFA579 is #7993BF, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*
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 #BFA579?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFA579 is #7993BF, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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