Color Name
Greige*
Hex Color Code
#BFB5A2
RGB Color Code
RGB(191, 181, 162)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 5.2%, 15.2%, 25.1%
#BFB5A2 hex color. RGB, RYB, CMYK, HSL, HSV codes and color conversions. Matching color names, palettes, paints.



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What color is BFB5A2?

The RGB color code for color number #BFB5A2 is RGB(191, 181, 162). In the RGB color model, #BFB5A2 has a red value of 191, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 162. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 5.2% magenta, 15.2% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.3° (degrees), 18.5 % saturation, and 69.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFB5A2 has a hue of 39.3° (degrees), 15.2 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFB5A2 is cool or warm?

Color BFB5A2 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFB5A2? (For interior and product design)

BFB5A2 has an LRV of nearly 47. 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 47 of #BFB5A2 with dark and light Color




Is #BFB5A2 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFB5A2 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 #BFB5A2 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 181, 162)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
181 (71.0%)
Blue
162 (63.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
5.24%
Yellow
15.18%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(39.31deg, 18.5 %, 69.2 %)

Hue
39.31°
Saturation
18.47 %.
Lightness
69.22 %.

RYB

RYB(38, 74, 49)
Red
38 (14.9%)
Yellow
74 (29.1%)
Blue
49 (19.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.31°
Saturation
15.18 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 39.31°

W: 63.53 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 44.53

Y : 46.73

Z : 40.86

YXY

Y1 : 46.73

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 29.02%

Y : 36.47%


LRV

~ 46.7 %

Munsell Color System

7.8Y 7.3/1.9

CIE-Lab

L : 74.02

A : 0.33

B : 10.95

CIE-Lch

L : 74.02

C : 10.96

H : 88.28

CIE-Luv

L : 74.02

U : 7.07

V : 15.56

Hunter-Lab

L : 68.36

A : -3.36

B : 12.42






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BFB5A2

Here are the colors similar to BFB5A2. 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.

#B0A999 Color
Greige
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#C3B091 Color
Khaki
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#C9C0BB Color
Pale Silver
ΔE - 7.19 (92.8% similar)
#CCCCB7 Color
Dark Beige
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFB5A2.

#BEB7A7 Color
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
#B8B7A8 Color
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.35 (95.6% similar)
#DAC9AF Color
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.28 (93.7% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFB5A2.

#B7B09C Color
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 2.32 (97.7% similar)
#CABEA5 Color
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#C5B9AC Color
PANTONE 7528 C
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)
#BFB8AF Color
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFB5A2.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BFB5A2.

#B5B0A1 Color
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#B7B3A8 Color
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
#B0B0A9 Color
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFB5A2.



Paint color for Hex #BFB5A2

Here are the paint colors similar to BFB5A2. 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 BFB5A2 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFB5A2 to Dunn-Edwards



Farrow & Ball

Hex color BFB5A2 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BFB5A2 to Farrow & Ball

#C7BDA4 Color
Fawn (10)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)
#C1B2A2 Color
Jitney (293)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#C6C0AA Color
Bone (15)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFB5A2 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFB5A2 to Behr



Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFB5A2 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFB5A2 to Benjamin Moore

#BFB198 Color
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B4AC99 Color
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#B2AB99 Color
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFB5A2 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFB5A2 to Sherwin Williams



PPG Paints

Hex color BFB5A2 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFB5A2 to PPG Paints



Valspar

Hex color BFB5A2 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFB5A2 to Valspar

#B0A998 Color
Artemis (8006-1D)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)
#B5A893 Color
Earthy Beige (M351)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)







Color Combinations and Matching Colors


#BFB5A2 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



BFB5A2
Greige*

A2ACBF
Cadet 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 #BFB5A2?

Color that best contrast with #BFB5A2 is #A2ACBF, color name is Cadet 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 #BFB5A2?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFB5A2 is #A2ACBF, color name is Cadet Gray*.





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