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HEX BFBCAF - #BFBCAF, RGB(191,188,175) Color


Color Name: Pastel Gray*
Hex Color Code: #BFBCAF
RGB Color Code: RGB(191, 188, 175)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 1.6%, 8.4%, 25.1%



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What color is BFBCAF?

The RGB color code for color number #BFBCAF is RGB(191, 188, 175). In the RGB color model, #BFBCAF has a red value of 191, a green value of 188, and a blue value of 175. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 1.6% magenta, 8.4% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 48.8° (degrees), 11.1 % saturation, and 71.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFBCAF has a hue of 48.8° (degrees), 8.4 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFBCAF is cool or warm?

Color BFBCAF is a warm color.



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

BFBCAF has an LRV of nearly 50. 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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#BFBCAF

Light Color


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

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


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 188, 175)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
188 (73.7%)
Blue
175 (68.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
1.57%
Yellow
8.38%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(48.75deg, 11.1 %, 71.8 %)

Hue
48.75°
Saturation
11.11 %.
Lightness
71.76 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 66, 47)
Red
32 (12.4%)
Yellow
66 (25.9%)
Blue
47 (18.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
48.75°
Saturation
8.38 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 48.75°

W: 68.63 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 47.21

Y : 50.14

Z : 47.75

YXY

Y1 : 50.14

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 26.27%

Y : 31.37%


LRV

~ 50.1 %

Munsell Color System

2.4GY 7.5/1.2

CIE-Lab

L : 76.15

A : -1.25

B : 6.94

CIE-Lch

L : 76.15

C : 7.05

H : 100.19

CIE-Luv

L : 76.15

U : 2.48

V : 10.32

Hunter-Lab

L : 70.81

A : -4.91

B : 9.59






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #BFBCAF

Here are the colors similar to BFBCAF. 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.

#CFCFC4
Pastel Gray
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#B0A999
Greige
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)
#C9C0BB
Pale Silver
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFBCAF.

#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#BDBDBD
BS 22-C-35 - Purple
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)
#BFBFBF
BS 18-B-17 - Silver Haze
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFBCAF.

#C7C3B2
PANTONE 4239 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#C4BFB6
PANTONE 400 C
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#BBBEAF
PANTONE 4177 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#BFB8AF
PANTONE Warm Gray 3 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BFBCAF.

#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#B0B0A9
RAL 7038 - Agate Gray
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#C8CBC4
RAL 9018 - Papyrus White
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFBCAF.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFBCAF.



Paint color for Hex #BFBCAF

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

#BAB6A9
Play on Gray (DE 6228)
ΔE - 1.63 (98.4% similar)
#BAB6AB
Reclaimed Wood (DET 625)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#BAB4A6
Pewter Patter (DET 627)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#B9B5A4
Wells Gray (DE 6242)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

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

#C0BCB3
Purbeck Stone (275)
ΔE - 2.04 (98.0% similar)
#C5BDAC
Drop Cloth (283)
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#BEC1B3
Mizzle (266)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)
#C7BFAB
Old White (4)
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


Valspar

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

#C9C5B3
Brown Buzz (6005-3B)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C8C5B3
Grasscloth (T669)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#D1CFC1
Upstate (T659)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

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

#BDC0B3
Contented (SW 6191)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#C9C9C0
Aloof Gray (SW 6197)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#C8BFB5
Twilight Gray (SW 0054)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

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

#CAC7B4
Doily (CSP-130)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#C1BFBA
Smoke Embers (1466)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C7C8B7
Vale Mist (1494)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#CECBBA
Stingray (1529)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)


PPG Paints

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

#CDCCBE
Metallic Mist (PPG1032-1)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#CECAC1
Swirling Smoke (PPG1007-2)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#B2ADA2
Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3)
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)


Behr

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

#CAC9C0
Whitewash Oak (PPU24-12)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#B1AEA2
Granite Boulder (790D-4)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#C8C8C0
Silver Marlin (N360-2)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#B6AFA0
Camping Tent (N320-4)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFBCAF 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



BFBCAF
Pastel Gray*

AFB2BF
Lavender 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 #BFBCAF?

Color that best contrast with #BFBCAF is #AFB2BF, color name is Lavender 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 #BFBCAF?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFBCAF is #AFB2BF, color name is Lavender Gray*.





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