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What color is BFBFA5?

The RGB color code for color number #BFBFA5 is RGB(191, 191, 165). In the RGB color model, #BFBFA5 has a red value of 191, a green value of 191, and a blue value of 165. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 13.6% yellow, and 25.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation, and 69.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #BFBFA5 has a hue of 60° (degrees), 13.6 % saturation and 74.9 % brightness/value.



Color BFBFA5 is cool or warm?

Color BFBFA5 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #BFBFA5? (For interior and product design)

BFBFA5 has an LRV of nearly 51. 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

#BFBFA5

Light Color


Compare LRV 51 of #BFBFA5 with dark and light Color




Is #BFBFA5 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color BFBFA5 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 #BFBFA5 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(191, 191, 165)
Red
191 (74.9%)
Green
191 (74.9%)
Blue
165 (64.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
13.61%
Key
25.10%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 16.9 %, 69.8 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
16.88 %.
Lightness
69.80 %.

RYB

RYB(32, 75, 45)
Red
32 (12.6%)
Yellow
75 (29.3%)
Blue
45 (17.8%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
13.61 %.
Brightness / Value
74.90 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 64.71 %

B: 25.10 %

XYZ

X : 46.91

Y : 51.05

Z : 42.98

YXY

Y1 : 51.05

X : 0.33

Y2 : 0.36

CMY

C : 25.10%

M : 25.10%

Y : 35.29%


LRV

~ 51.1 %

Munsell Color System

5.1GY 7.5/2.5

CIE-Lab

L : 76.71

A : -4.49

B : 13.14

CIE-Lch

L : 76.71

C : 13.88

H : 108.87

CIE-Luv

L : 76.71

U : 1.41

V : 19.57

Hunter-Lab

L : 71.45

A : -7.86

B : 14.35






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #BFBFA5


Here are the colors similar to BFBFA5. 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.



#CCCCB7
Dark Beige
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#D4D2AD
Dark Cream
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#BCB88A
Sage Green
ΔE - 6.23 (93.8% similar)
#A9BA9D
Laurel Green
ΔE - 6.94 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to BFBFA5.


#C3C6A8
PANTONE 5803 C
ΔE - 2.43 (97.6% similar)
#CAC7A7
PANTONE 454 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#BFBB98
PANTONE 453 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#AFB69D
PANTONE 4218 C
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to BFBFA5.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to BFBFA5.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to BFBFA5.


#B8B7A8
BS 12-B-19 - Beige
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#BEB7A7
BS 00-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 5.79 (94.2% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to BFBFA5.


#B5B0A1
RAL 7032 - Pebble Gray
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#B7B3A8
RAL 7044 - Silk Gray
ΔE - 7.03 (93.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #BFBFA5


Here are the paint colors similar to BFBFA5. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color BFBFA5 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #BFBFA5 to Sherwin Williams


#BBBCA7
Softened Green (SW 6177)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#BDC0A0
Recycled Glass (SW 7747)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#CDCDB4
Acanthus (SW 0029)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#B9B292
Koi Pond (SW 7727)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color BFBFA5 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #BFBFA5 to Valspar


#C4C6AF
Understory (T638)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#C7C5AE
Tea Party (V096-2)
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#B7BCA0
Quiet Waters (P060)
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#C9C8B1
Mint Frost (6001-3B)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color BFBFA5 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #BFBFA5 to Benjamin Moore


#C8CAB2
Soft Fern (2144-40)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
#CBCBAD
Harbor Town (493)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#CBC7B0
Camouflage (2143-40)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)
#CDCAB2
Moon Shadow (1516)
ΔE - 3.41 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color BFBFA5 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #BFBFA5 to PPG Paints


#C3C7B2
Pale Pine (PPG1030-2)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#C8CAB5
Whispering Pine (PPG1125-3)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#CBCCB5
Only Olive (PPG1123-4)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#B1B7A1
Mellow Mood (PPG1030-3)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)


Behr

Hex color BFBFA5 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #BFBFA5 to Behr


#CECBAE
Cilantro Cream (PPU9-18)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#CAC8B4
Ocean Foam (PPU10-10)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#CBCDB9
Morning Zen (S380-2)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)
#BBB692
Lichen (MQ6-56)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color BFBFA5 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #BFBFA5 to Dunn-Edwards


#C7C7A1
Watercress (DE 5528)
ΔE - 4.05 (95.9% similar)
#CCC7A1
Floating Lily Pad (DE 5493)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#B0B08E
That's Atomic (DET 504)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#D1D2BF
Spooky (DE 6248)
ΔE - 5.45 (94.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#BFBFA5 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



BFBFA5
Dark Beige*

A5A5BF
Pastel Lilac*


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 #BFBFA5?

Color that best contrast with #BFBFA5 is #A5A5BF, color name is Pastel Lilac*
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 #BFBFA5?

Complementary or Opposite color for #BFBFA5 is #A5A5BF, color name is Pastel Lilac*.





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