Information about #BF9189 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BF9189 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(191, 145, 137) (74.9% red, 56.9% green, 53.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 21 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A moderately toned earthy red, #BF9189 has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Oriental Pink (#C28E88). Slightly further away sit Rosy Brown (#BC8F8F) and Khaki Rose (#C5908E).

In RGB terms — rgb(191, 145, 137) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #BF9189: 7.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BF9189 color variations

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#BF9189 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BF9189

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Rosy Brown color link
Rosy Brown

#BC8F8F

Khaki Rose color link
Khaki Rose

#C5908E

Quicksand color link
Quicksand

#C3988B

Pale Taupe color link
Pale Taupe

#BC987E

Del Rio color link
Del Rio

#B5998E

Mushroom color link
Mushroom

#BA9E88

Greyish Pink color link
Greyish Pink

#C88D94

Nude Brown color link
Nude Brown

#BC9E82

Thatch color link
Thatch

#B1948F

#BF9189 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BF9189
  • RGB191, 145, 137
  • CMYK0, 18, 21, 25
  • HSL9°, 30%, 64%
  • HSL Precise8.889°, 29.67%, 64.314%
  • HSV9°, 28%, 75%
  • HSB9°, 28%, 75%
  • HEX IDBF9189
  • DECIMAL ID12554633
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB53.7%
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