Information about #BFABA2 color

#BFABA2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BFABA2 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(191, 171, 162) (74.9% red, 67.1% green, 63.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 11 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BFABA2 presents itself as a softly toned amber-leaning orange — one that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Silk (#BBADA1). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Serene (#BDB0A3) and Antidote (#C1B09F).

The recipe behind #BFABA2 is rgb(191, 171, 162), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #BFABA2: 9.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for white. #BFABA2 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BFABA2 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BFABA2 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 #BFABA2

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

Silk color link
Silk

#BBADA1

Serene color link
Serene

#BDB0A3

Antidote color link
Antidote

#C1B09F

Martini color link
Martini

#B7A8A3

Fantail color link
Fantail

#BAAEA9

Cherish color link
Cherish

#C6ABA9

Half Cougar color link
Half Cougar

#BCB5A6

Pinkish Grey color link
Pinkish Grey

#C8ACA9

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BFABA2
  • RGB191, 171, 162
  • CMYK0, 8, 11, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 171, 162)
  • HSL19°, 18%, 69%
  • HSL Precise18.621°, 18.471%, 69.216%
  • HSV19°, 15%, 75%
  • HSB19°, 15%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.671, 0.635)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.671, 0.635, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.671, 0.635)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.5%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDBFABA2
  • DECIMAL ID12561314
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01