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What color is BFAE0E?

The RGB color code for color number #BFAE0E is RGB(191, 174, 14). In the RGB color model, #BFAE0E has a red value of 191, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 14. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.9% magenta, 92.7% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.2° (degrees), 86.3 % saturation, and 40.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFAE0E has a hue of 54.2° (degrees), 92.7 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFAE0E is cool or warm?

Color BFAE0E is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFAE0E? (For interior and product design)

BFAE0E 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.



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Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of #BFAE0E with dark and light Color




Is #BFAE0E Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFAE0E 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 #BFAE0E color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 174, 14)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
14 (5.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.90%
Yellow
92.67%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(54.24deg, 86.3 %, 40.2 %)

Hue
54.24°
Saturation
86.34 %.
Lightness
40.20 %.

RYB

RYB(78, 184, 42)
Red
78 (30.4%)
Yellow
184 (72.1%)
Blue
42 (16.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.24°
Saturation
92.67 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 54.24°

W: 5.49 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 36.7

Y : 41.38

Z : 6.47

YXY

Y1 : 41.38

X : 0.43

Y2 : 0.49

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 31.76%

Y : 94.51%


LRV

~ 41.4 %

Munsell Color System

8.9Y 6.9/10

CIE-Lab

L : 70.44

A : -8.5

B : 71

CIE-Lch

L : 70.44

C : 71.51

H : 96.82

CIE-Luv

L : 70.44

U : 17.46

V : 75.02

Hunter-Lab

L : 64.33

A : -10.73

B : 39.07






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BFAE0E


Here are the colors similar to BFAE0E. 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.



#C2B709
Olive Yellow
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#CFAA01
Neon Gold
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFAE0E.


#BFB000
PANTONE 10111 C
ΔE - 0.84 (99.2% similar)
#C4B000
PANTONE 612 C
ΔE - 1.20 (98.8% similar)
#C4B200
PANTONE 7759 C
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)
#B4A91F
PANTONE 7766 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFAE0E.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFAE0E.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFAE0E.


#DFB606
BS 10-E-55 - Camery Yellow
ΔE - 7.14 (92.9% similar)
#D3A929
BS 10-D-43 - Banana
ΔE - 7.34 (92.7% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 7.74 (92.3% similar)
#B79605
BS 10-E-56 - Yellow
ΔE - 7.92 (92.1% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BFAE0E


Here are the paint colors similar to BFAE0E. 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 BFAE0E similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFAE0E to Benjamin Moore


#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 1.92 (98.1% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)
#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFAE0E similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFAE0E to Behr


#C4AA27
Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
ΔE - 3.05 (96.9% similar)
#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#C9AA37
Sweet & Sour (P320-7)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFAE0E similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFAE0E to Sherwin Williams


#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#CBA901
Citronella (SW 6915)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BFAE0E similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFAE0E to Valspar


#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#BFA303
La Vida (8001-25F)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 5.13 (94.9% similar)
#C9A935
Sugar Leaves (V019-3)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFAE0E similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFAE0E to Dunn-Edwards


#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 3.45 (96.5% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#AEA132
Martian (DE 5475)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFAE0E similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFAE0E to PPG Paints


#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 6.17 (93.8% similar)
#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 6.65 (93.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BFAE0E similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BFAE0E to Farrow & Ball


#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 17.34 (82.7% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 18.54 (81.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFAE0E 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



BFAE0E
Olive Yellow*

0E1FBF
Medium 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 #BFAE0E?

Color that best contrast with #BFAE0E is #0E1FBF, color name is Medium 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 #BFAE0E?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFAE0E is #0E1FBF, color name is Medium Blue*.





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