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HEX BFB8A1 - #BFB8A1, RGB(191,184,161) Color


Color Name: Greige*
Hex Color Code: #BFB8A1
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 184, 161)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 3.7%, 15.7%, 25.1%



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What color is BFB8A1?

The RGB color code for color number #BFB8A1 is RGB(191, 184, 161). In the RGB color model, #BFB8A1 has a red value of 191, a green value of 184, and a blue value of 161. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 3.7% magenta, 15.7% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 46° (degrees), 19.0 % saturation, and 69.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFB8A1 has a hue of 46° (degrees), 15.7 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFB8A1 is cool or warm?

Color BFB8A1 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFB8A1? (For interior and product design)

BFB8A1 has an LRV of nearly 48. 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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#BFB8A1

Light Color


Compare LRV 48 of #BFB8A1 with dark and light Color




Is #BFB8A1 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFB8A1 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 #BFB8A1 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 184, 161)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
184 (72.2%)
Blue
161 (63.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
3.66%
Yellow
15.71%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(46deg, 19.0 %, 69.0 %)

Hue
46°
Saturation
18.99 %.
Lightness
69.02 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 76, 48)
Red
37 (14.3%)
Yellow
76 (29.8%)
Blue
48 (18.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
46°
Saturation
15.71 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 46°

W: 63.14 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 45.06

Y : 47.93

Z : 40.59

YXY

Y1 : 47.93

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 27.84%

Y : 36.86%


LRV

~ 47.9 %

Munsell Color System

0.7GY 7.3/2.2

CIE-Lab

L : 74.78

A : -1.43

B : 12.57

CIE-Lch

L : 74.78

C : 12.65

H : 96.48

CIE-Luv

L : 74.78

U : 5.48

V : 18.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 69.23

A : -4.98

B : 13.7






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BFB8A1

Here are the colors similar to BFB8A1. 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
Greige
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#C3B091
Khaki
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 7.22 (92.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFB8A1.

#B7B09C
PANTONE 7535 C
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)
#CABEA5
PANTONE 4240 C
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)
#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFB8A1.

#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BFB8A1.

#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 4.82 (95.2% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 7.05 (93.0% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFB8A1.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFB8A1.



Paint color for Hex #BFB8A1

Here are the paint colors similar to BFB8A1. 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.


Farrow & Ball

Hex color BFB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #BFB8A1 to Farrow & Ball

#C6C0AA
Bone (15)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#C7BFAB
Old White (4)
ΔE - 2.41 (97.6% similar)
#C5BDAC
Drop Cloth (283)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#C9BFAB
Stony Ground (211)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFB8A1 to Dunn-Edwards

#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#BBB3A2
Flintstone (DE 6221)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BFB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFB8A1 to Valspar

#B4AC95
Soothing Sage (8004-23C)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)
#C9C5B3
Brown Buzz (6005-3B)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#C8C5B3
Grasscloth (T669)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFB8A1 to Sherwin Williams

#B2AC96
Svelte Sage (SW 6164)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 3.56 (96.4% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B2AC9C
Gateway Gray (SW 7644)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFB8A1 to Benjamin Moore

#BFB198
Kangaroo (AF-145)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#B4AC99
Finnie Gray (CW-55)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
#B2AB99
Kid Gloves (CSP-175)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#CBC7B0
Camouflage (2143-40)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFB8A1 to Behr

#BDB593
Bamboo Shoot (MQ6-30)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#B7AC97
Desert Khaki (N310-4)
ΔE - 3.86 (96.1% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFB8A1 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFB8A1 to PPG Paints

#AEAB9A
Olive It (PPG1032-3)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)
#B9AB8F
Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.3% similar)
#C0AF92
Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFB8A1 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



BFB8A1
Greige*

A1A8BF
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 #BFB8A1?

Color that best contrast with #BFB8A1 is #A1A8BF, 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 #BFB8A1?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFB8A1 is #A1A8BF, color name is Cool Gray*.





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