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HEX BFB23A - #BFB23A, RGB(191,178,58) Color


Color Name: Olive Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #BFB23A
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 178, 58)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.8%, 69.6%, 25.1%



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What color is BFB23A?

The RGB color code for color number #BFB23A is RGB(191, 178, 58). In the RGB color model, #BFB23A has a red value of 191, a green value of 178, and a blue value of 58. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.8% magenta, 69.6% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 54.1° (degrees), 53.4 % saturation, and 48.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFB23A has a hue of 54.1° (degrees), 69.6 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFB23A is cool or warm?

Color BFB23A is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFB23A? (For interior and product design)

BFB23A has an LRV of nearly 43. 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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Compare LRV 43 of #BFB23A with dark and light Color




Is #BFB23A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFB23A 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 #BFB23A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 178, 58)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
178 (69.8%)
Blue
58 (22.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.81%
Yellow
69.63%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(54.14deg, 53.4 %, 48.8 %)

Hue
54.14°
Saturation
53.41 %.
Lightness
48.82 %.

RYB

RYB(64, 153, 44)
Red
64 (24.9%)
Yellow
153 (60.0%)
Blue
44 (17.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
54.14°
Saturation
69.63 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 54.14°

W: 22.75 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 38.17

Y : 43.22

Z : 10.33

YXY

Y1 : 43.22

X : 0.42

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 30.20%

Y : 77.25%


LRV

~ 43.2 %

Munsell Color System

9.5Y 7.0/8.5

CIE-Lab

L : 71.71

A : -9.15

B : 59.99

CIE-Lch

L : 71.71

C : 60.68

H : 98.67

CIE-Luv

L : 71.71

U : 13.94

V : 68.81

Hunter-Lab

L : 65.74

A : -11.42

B : 36.7






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BFB23A

Here are the colors similar to BFB23A. 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 - 3.64 (96.4% similar)
#CFB53B
Old Gold
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#C5B358
Vegas Gold
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#B5A642
Brass
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFB23A.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFB23A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFB23A.

#BBB323
PANTONE 7765 C
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#CAB64B
PANTONE 7751 C
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
#B4A91F
PANTONE 7766 C
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#BFB000
PANTONE 10111 C
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFB23A.

#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 7.46 (92.5% similar)
#AE9B46
BS 10-C-35 - Golden Bronze
ΔE - 7.80 (92.2% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BFB23A

Here are the paint colors similar to BFB23A. 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.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFB23A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFB23A to Dunn-Edwards

#C1B23E
Pesto (DE 5474)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#CEB736
Yellow Stone (DE 5467)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#BBA528
Pickle Juice (DE 5468)
ΔE - 4.18 (95.8% similar)
#C0B05D
Spring Marsh (DE 5487)
ΔE - 4.94 (95.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFB23A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFB23A to Sherwin Williams

#C6B836
Humorous Green (SW 6918)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#C4B146
Hep Green (SW 6704)
ΔE - 2.21 (97.8% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#B4B05A
Parakeet (SW 6711)
ΔE - 5.36 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFB23A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFB23A to Behr

#B2AC31
Green Neon (P340-6)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#BFA940
Margarita (P330-6)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#B5B04F
Laser (P350-6)
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFB23A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFB23A to Benjamin Moore

#CDBC47
Bright Gold (371)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#C1B400
Chartreuse (2024-10)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#D2C13D
Citrus Burst (364)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#CCBB0E
Eve Green (2024-20)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFB23A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFB23A to PPG Paints

#BEB755
Parachute (PPG1218-5)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#AAAC32
Willow Herb (PPG17-26)
ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
#CEB02A
Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6)
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#B8A02A
Pollination (PPG1215-7)
ΔE - 5.61 (94.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BFB23A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFB23A to Valspar

#BCA62A
Verde (8001-26F)
ΔE - 3.95 (96.1% similar)
#B1B323
Asparagus (6008-8C)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#C6C13B
Parsley Sprig (6008-8B)
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#C9A935
Sugar Leaves (V019-3)
ΔE - 5.67 (94.3% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BFB23A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BFB23A to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 14.72 (85.3% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 16.20 (83.8% similar)
#D8CBAE
String (8)
ΔE - 18.23 (81.8% similar)
#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 19.01 (81.0% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFB23A 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



BFB23A
Olive Yellow*

3A47BF
Violet 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 #BFB23A?

Color that best contrast with #BFB23A is #3A47BF, color name is Violet 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 #BFB23A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFB23A is #3A47BF, color name is Violet Blue*.





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