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HEX BFB497 - #BFB497, RGB(191,180,151) Color


Color Name: Khaki*
Hex Color Code: #BFB497
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 180, 151)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 5.8%, 20.9%, 25.1%



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What color is BFB497?

The RGB color code for color number #BFB497 is RGB(191, 180, 151). In the RGB color model, #BFB497 has a red value of 191, a green value of 180, and a blue value of 151. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.8% magenta, 20.9% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.5° (degrees), 23.8 % saturation, and 67.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFB497 has a hue of 43.5° (degrees), 20.9 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFB497 is cool or warm?

Color BFB497 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFB497? (For interior and product design)

BFB497 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

#BFB497

Light Color


Compare LRV 46 of #BFB497 with dark and light Color




Is #BFB497 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFB497 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 #BFB497 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 180, 151)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
180 (70.6%)
Blue
151 (59.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.76%
Yellow
20.94%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(43.5deg, 23.8 %, 67.1 %)

Hue
43.5°
Saturation
23.81 %.
Lightness
67.06 %.

RYB

RYB(41, 83, 49)
Red
41 (16.0%)
Yellow
83 (32.4%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
43.5°
Saturation
20.94 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 43.5°

W: 59.22 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 43.39

Y : 45.95

Z : 35.86

YXY

Y1 : 45.95

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 29.41%

Y : 40.78%


LRV

~ 46 %

Munsell Color System

9.5Y 7.2/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 73.52

A : -0.84

B : 16.22

CIE-Lch

L : 73.52

C : 16.24

H : 92.96

CIE-Luv

L : 73.52

U : 8.34

V : 22.8

Hunter-Lab

L : 67.79

A : -4.37

B : 16.09






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BFB497

Here are the colors similar to BFB497. 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 - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#C7C0A7
Sandstone
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#C2B280
Sand
ΔE - 5.81 (94.2% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFB497.

#B8B298
PANTONE 2323 C
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#BBAC88
PANTONE 4241 C
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFB497.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFB497.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFB497.

#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BFB497.

#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)
#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)


Paint color for Hex #BFB497

Here are the paint colors similar to BFB497. 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.


PPG Paints

Hex color BFB497 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFB497 to PPG Paints

#C2B79A
Distant Valley (PPG11-19)
ΔE - 0.81 (99.2% similar)
#C6BB9C
Beach Dune (PPG1112-4)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#C4BAA1
Dancing Dolphin (PPG1102-3)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#B9AB8F
Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFB497 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFB497 to Benjamin Moore

#C2B393
Coastal Path (AF-380)
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#C5BCA2
Market Square Shell (CW-30)
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#C0B08C
Yorkshire Tan (HC-23)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFB497 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFB497 to Dunn-Edwards

#B9B297
Flour Sack (DET 632)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
#C0B28E
Trail Blazer (DET 633)
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)
#BCAB8C
Bamboo Screen (DE 6193)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#C7BDA8
Seagull Wail (DET 637)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BFB497 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFB497 to Valspar



Behr

Hex color BFB497 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFB497 to Behr

#BDB38F
Wasabi Powder (PPU9-10)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#C5BDA5
Celery Powder (PPU8-18)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#B9AC87
Fennel Seed (S330-4)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C9B693
Spring Wheat (MQ2-30)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFB497 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFB497 to Sherwin Williams

#C8BBA3
Relaxed Khaki (SW 6149)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#C8BD98
Lemongrass (SW 7732)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#C3B090
Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#CBB99B
Crewel Tan (SW 0011)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BFB497 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BFB497 to Farrow & Ball

#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#C7BFAB
Old White (4)
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#C9BFAB
Stony Ground (211)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFB497 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



BFB497
Khaki*

97A2BF
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 #BFB497?

Color that best contrast with #BFB497 is #97A2BF, 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 #BFB497?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFB497 is #97A2BF, color name is Cool Gray*.





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