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HEX BFA596 - #BFA596, RGB(191,165,150) Color


Color Name: Dark Nude*
Hex Color Code: #BFA596
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 165, 150)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.6%, 21.5%, 25.1%



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What color is BFA596?

The RGB color code for color number #BFA596 is RGB(191, 165, 150). In the RGB color model, #BFA596 has a red value of 191, a green value of 165, and a blue value of 150. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.6% magenta, 21.5% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 22° (degrees), 24.3 % saturation, and 66.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFA596 has a hue of 22° (degrees), 21.5 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFA596 is cool or warm?

Color BFA596 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFA596? (For interior and product design)

BFA596 has an LRV of nearly 40. By LRV value, it is a medium light 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

#BFA596

Light Color


Compare LRV 40 of #BFA596 with dark and light Color




Is #BFA596 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFA596 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 #BFA596 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 165, 150)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
165 (64.7%)
Blue
150 (58.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.61%
Yellow
21.47%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(21.95deg, 24.3 %, 66.9 %)

Hue
21.95°
Saturation
24.26 %.
Lightness
66.86 %.

RYB

RYB(49, 79, 55)
Red
49 (19.3%)
Yellow
79 (30.8%)
Blue
55 (21.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
21.95°
Saturation
21.47 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 21.95°

W: 58.82 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 40.45

Y : 40.19

Z : 34.48

YXY

Y1 : 40.19

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 35.29%

Y : 41.18%


LRV

~ 40.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.1Y 6.8/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 69.6

A : 7.1

B : 11.27

CIE-Lch

L : 69.6

C : 13.32

H : 57.79

CIE-Luv

L : 69.6

U : 17.03

V : 14.52

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.39

A : 2.94

B : 12.13






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BFA596

Here are the colors similar to BFA596. 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.

#CCB3A3
Dark Nude
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#BC987E
Pale Taupe
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)
#C4AEAD
Silver Pink
ΔE - 6.98 (93.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFA596.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFA596.

#C0A392
PANTONE 4735 C
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#C6A992
PANTONE 480 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B79F97
PANTONE 4087 C
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#C5A28A
PANTONE 4044 C
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFA596.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFA596.



Paint color for Hex #BFA596

Here are the paint colors similar to BFA596. 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.


Valspar

Hex color BFA596 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFA596 to Valspar

#C2A798
Adirondack Path (2004-10A)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#C4A68C
Woven Jute (V087-3)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#CDAB92
Pale Powder (3001-8A)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#C8A389
Emery Board (V084-3)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFA596 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFA596 to PPG Paints

#C3A79A
Taupe Tapestry (PPG1072-4)
ΔE - 1.61 (98.4% similar)
#BDA998
Notorious (PPG1074-4)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#C3AC98
Transcend (PPG1079-4)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#CDAEA5
Velveteen Crush (PPG1060-4)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFA596 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFA596 to Sherwin Williams

#C9AA98
Pinky Beige (SW 0079)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#BFA38D
Sensational Sand (SW 6094)
ΔE - 2.90 (97.1% similar)
#C5B1A2
Sand Dune (SW 6086)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#B6A09A
Glamour (SW 6031)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFA596 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFA596 to Behr

#C8AB96
Sanderling (S220-3)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#D0AE9A
Iced Copper (S200-3)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C7B0A7
Vintage Charm (N160-3)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#C4AA92
French Pastry (MQ2-40)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFA596 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFA596 to Benjamin Moore

#CAAFA1
Cappuccino (2096-50)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C4A289
Fox Hedge Tan (1167)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#C9AF98
Cream Soda (1082)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)
#C39D87
Nutmeg (1227)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFA596 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFA596 to Dunn-Edwards

#BCAA9F
Crushed Stone (DE 6067)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#BFAA97
Trail Dust (DE 6123)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C8A89E
Teatime Mauve (DEC 700)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#BCAB9C
Stanford Stone (DET 696)
ΔE - 4.05 (96.0% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BFA596 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BFA596 to Farrow & Ball

#B19C8D
Dead Salmon (28)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#CDB19D
Templeton Pink (303)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#C1B2A2
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 5.88 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFA596 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



BFA596
Dark Nude*

96B0BF
Pewter 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 #BFA596?

Color that best contrast with #BFA596 is #96B0BF, color name is Pewter 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 #BFA596?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFA596 is #96B0BF, color name is Pewter Blue*.





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