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What color is BFA98C?

The RGB color code for color number #BFA98C is RGB(191, 169, 140). In the RGB color model, #BFA98C has a red value of 191, a green value of 169, and a blue value of 140. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.5% magenta, 26.7% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 28.5 % saturation, and 64.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFA98C has a hue of 34.1° (degrees), 26.7 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFA98C is cool or warm?

Color BFA98C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFA98C? (For interior and product design)

BFA98C has an LRV of nearly 41. 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

#BFA98C

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #BFA98C with dark and light Color




Is #BFA98C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFA98C 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 #BFA98C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 169, 140)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
169 (66.3%)
Blue
140 (54.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
11.52%
Yellow
26.70%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(34.12deg, 28.5 %, 64.9 %)

Hue
34.12°
Saturation
28.49 %.
Lightness
64.90 %.

RYB

RYB(50, 87, 52)
Red
50 (19.5%)
Yellow
87 (34.2%)
Blue
52 (20.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
34.12°
Saturation
26.70 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 34.12°

W: 54.90 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 40.41

Y : 41.35

Z : 30.66

YXY

Y1 : 41.35

X : 0.36

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 33.73%

Y : 45.10%


LRV

~ 41.3 %

Munsell Color System

2.7Y 6.9/3

CIE-Lab

L : 70.42

A : 3.47

B : 17.9

CIE-Lch

L : 70.42

C : 18.24

H : 79.02

CIE-Luv

L : 70.42

U : 15.5

V : 23.9

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.3

A : -0.35

B : 16.74






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BFA98C


Here are the colors similar to BFA98C. 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.



#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#CFB095
Hazelnut
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#D2B48C
Tan
ΔE - 4.85 (95.2% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFA98C.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFA98C.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFA98C.


#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.2% similar)
#BAA58D
PANTONE 4253 C
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#B6A184
PANTONE 4252 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BFA98C.


#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 7.86 (92.1% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 7.95 (92.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFA98C.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.62 (92.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BFA98C


Here are the paint colors similar to BFA98C. 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 BFA98C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFA98C to Valspar


#BEA98C
Brown Bunny (T577)
ΔE - 0.44 (99.6% similar)
#C2A987
My Guinea Pig (T578)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#CBB393
Hazy Earth (8004-18C)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFA98C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFA98C to Sherwin Williams


#C0A98B
Basket Beige (SW 6143)
ΔE - 0.42 (99.6% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 1.82 (98.2% similar)
#C5AA85
Camelback (SW 6122)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C3B090
Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 2.66 (97.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFA98C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFA98C to Behr


#BDA88D
British Khaki (MQ2-25)
ΔE - 0.73 (99.3% similar)
#BBA88B
Natural Chamois (HDC-NT-16)
ΔE - 1.40 (98.6% similar)
#BBA990
Open Canyon (N300-4)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#C1AC8B
Woven Straw (PPU7-21)
ΔE - 1.79 (98.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFA98C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFA98C to PPG Paints


#C4AD92
Kangaroo (PPG1078-4)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#C6B092
Beige Tellin (PPG15-31)
ΔE - 1.97 (98.0% similar)
#C4AE96
Persuasion (PPG1077-3)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#C8AC89
Rabbit (PPG15-11)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFA98C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFA98C to Dunn-Edwards


#BEAC90
Egyptian Sand (DE 6207)
ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#BFA984
Handwoven (DE 6200)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#B8A88A
Sepia Tone (DET 638)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFA98C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFA98C to Benjamin Moore


#C2AE8E
Lenox Tan (HC-44)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#C8AC8E
Palm Desert Tan (1123)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#C8AB8B
Hidden Oaks (1129)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#BBAB8E
Greenbrier Beige (HC-79)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFA98C 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



BFA98C
Khaki*

8CA2BF
Dark Pastel 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 #BFA98C?

Color that best contrast with #BFA98C is #8CA2BF, color name is Dark Pastel 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 #BFA98C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFA98C is #8CA2BF, color name is Dark Pastel Blue*.





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