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What color is BFB494?

The RGB color code for color number #BFB494 is RGB(191, 180, 148). In the RGB color model, #BFB494 has a red value of 191, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 22.5% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.7° (degrees), 25.1 % saturation, and 66.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFB494 has a hue of 44.7° (degrees), 22.5 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFB494 is cool or warm?

Color BFB494 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFB494? (For interior and product design)

BFB494 has an LRV of nearly 46. 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

#BFB494

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #BFB494 with dark and light Color




Is #BFB494 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFB494 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 #BFB494 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 180, 148)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
148 (58.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.76%
Yellow
22.51%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(44.65deg, 25.1 %, 66.5 %)

Hue
44.65°
Saturation
25.15 %.
Lightness
66.47 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 85, 49)
Red
42 (16.3%)
Yellow
85 (33.3%)
Blue
49 (19.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.65°
Saturation
22.51 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 44.65°

W: 58.04 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 43.15

Y : 45.86

Z : 34.59

YXY

Y1 : 45.86

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 29.41%

Y : 41.96%


LRV

~ 45.9 %

Munsell Color System

9.9Y 7.2/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 73.45

A : -1.28

B : 17.76

CIE-Lch

L : 73.45

C : 17.8

H : 94.13

CIE-Luv

L : 73.45

U : 8.53

V : 24.88

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.72

A : -4.76

B : 17.11






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BFB494


Here are the colors similar to BFB494. 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 - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#C2B280
Ecru
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#C2B280
Dark Champagne
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFB494.


#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)
#C3AD8C
PANTONE 4249 C
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#BCA888
PANTONE 4250 C
ΔE - 4.96 (95.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFB494.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFB494.




RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BFB494.


#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.16 (92.8% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.61 (92.4% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFB494.


#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.60 (94.4% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.75 (93.2% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#AAA472
BS 10-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 7.68 (92.3% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BFB494


Here are the paint colors similar to BFB494. 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.


Behr

Hex color BFB494 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFB494 to Behr


#BDB38F
Wasabi Powder (PPU9-10)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#B9AB85
Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#C9B693
Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)
ΔE - 3.42 (96.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFB494 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFB494 to Dunn-Edwards


#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 1.59 (98.4% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B8A88A
Sepia Tone (DET 638)
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#CBB68F
Warm and Toasty (DET 646)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFB494 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFB494 to Benjamin Moore


#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 1.81 (98.2% similar)
#C0B08C
Yorkshire Tan (HC-23)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#BFAE8C
Quincy Tan (HC-25)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BFB494 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFB494 to Valspar


#C1B28B
Withered Moss (6007-3C)
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#C9B798
In for the Night (T569)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#CCB692
Dad's Slippers (T570)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFB494 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFB494 to PPG Paints


#B9AB8F
Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#C5B28B
Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)
#BCB58A
Cress Green (PPG1114-4)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFB494 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFB494 to Sherwin Williams


#C3B090
Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)
#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)
#C1AE91
Favorite Tan (SW 6157)
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)
#C4B49C
Windsor Greige (SW 7528)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFB494 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



BFB494
Khaki*

949FBF
Cool Gray*


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 #BFB494?

Color that best contrast with #BFB494 is #949FBF, color name is Cool Gray*
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 #BFB494?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFB494 is #949FBF, color name is Cool Gray*.





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