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HEX BFAA79 - #BFAA79, RGB(191,170,121) Color


Color Name: Sand*
Hex Color Code: #BFAA79
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 170, 121)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 11.0%, 36.6%, 25.1%



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What color is BFAA79?

The RGB color code for color number #BFAA79 is RGB(191, 170, 121). In the RGB color model, #BFAA79 has a red value of 191, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 121. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 11.0% magenta, 36.6% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42° (degrees), 35.4 % saturation, and 61.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFAA79 has a hue of 42° (degrees), 36.6 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFAA79 is cool or warm?

Color BFAA79 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFAA79? (For interior and product design)

BFAA79 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

#BFAA79

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #BFAA79 with dark and light Color




Is #BFAA79 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFAA79 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 #BFAA79 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 170, 121)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
121 (47.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
10.99%
Yellow
36.65%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(42deg, 35.4 %, 61.2 %)

Hue
42°
Saturation
35.35 %.
Lightness
61.18 %.

RYB

RYB(54, 102, 51)
Red
54 (21.2%)
Yellow
102 (39.8%)
Blue
51 (19.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42°
Saturation
36.65 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 42°

W: 47.45 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 39.31

Y : 41.21

Z : 23.97

YXY

Y1 : 41.21

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 33.33%

Y : 52.55%


LRV

~ 41.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.4Y 6.9/4.3

CIE-Lab

L : 70.32

A : 0.46

B : 28.06

CIE-Lch

L : 70.32

C : 28.07

H : 89.05

CIE-Luv

L : 70.32

U : 16.24

V : 36.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.19

A : -3.02

B : 22.79






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BFAA79

Here are the colors similar to BFAA79. 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.

#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C8AD7F
Light French Beige
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFAA79.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFAA79.

#C1AE7B
PANTONE 4005 C
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#BBA370
PANTONE 4006 C
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#C6AA76
PANTONE 466 C
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#B7A37A
PANTONE 4251 C
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFAA79.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BFAA79.

#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 5.96 (94.0% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFAA79.

#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#AA9358
BS 10-A-07 - Wood Ash
ΔE - 7.42 (92.6% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#C2B280
Beach
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#C4B581
Sac State Gold
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)



Paint color for Hex #BFAA79

Here are the paint colors similar to BFAA79. 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 BFAA79 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFAA79 to Valspar

#C2AB7B
Green as a Bean (M110)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#BDA975
Desert Grass (3008-7C)
ΔE - 0.98 (99.0% similar)
#C6AC77
Saucy (T530)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#C5AB7F
Casual Khaki (V093-3)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFAA79 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFAA79 to Benjamin Moore

#C1A977
Avant Garde (272)
ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
#C1A873
Summerdale Gold (HC-17)
ΔE - 1.52 (98.5% similar)
#C8B180
Barley Grass (271)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#C5B077
Honey Oak (257)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFAA79 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFAA79 to Sherwin Williams

#BEA775
Dusted Olive (SW 9028)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#B3A479
Bamboo Shoot (SW 7733)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#CBB584
Wheat Grass (SW 6408)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#BBA86A
Sassy Green (SW 6416)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFAA79 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFAA79 to Behr

#C5AE80
Cliff Ridge (MQ2-29)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#B8AA7D
Fresh Brew (M330-5)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#CAAE7B
Cup Of Tea (PPU6-16)
ΔE - 2.74 (97.3% similar)
#C0AB6E
Chilled Wine (M310-5)
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFAA79 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFAA79 to PPG Paints

#BBAC7D
Nettle (PPG1111-4)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#C1A87C
Antiquity (PPG1093-5)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
#C2AE88
Desert Camel (PPG12-16)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFAA79 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFAA79 to Dunn-Edwards

#C6B183
Desert Floor (DE 6186)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#BFA270
Bread Pudding (DE 6159)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C3A679
Medallion (DEC 729)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#BEA781
Equestrian (DET 661)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BFAA79 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BFAA79 to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 7.44 (92.6% similar)
#B3A28E
London Stone (6)
ΔE - 9.09 (90.9% similar)
#AFA592
Light Gray (17)
ΔE - 9.16 (90.8% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 10.38 (89.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFAA79 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



BFAA79
Sand*

798EBF
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 #BFAA79?

Color that best contrast with #BFAA79 is #798EBF, 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 #BFAA79?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFAA79 is #798EBF, color name is Wild Blue Yonder*.





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