Information about #BFB497 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BFB497 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(191, 180, 151) (74.9% red, 70.6% green, 59.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 16 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #BFB497 reads as a gently muted warm orange and floats near the light end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Aquashield Akaroa (#BEB29A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Triple Parchment (#BDAF96) and Half Hillary (#B9B398).

The recipe behind #BFB497 is rgb(191, 180, 151), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, black text reaches a 10.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BFB497 color variations

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#BFB497 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 #BFB497

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BFB497
  • RGB191, 180, 151
  • CMYK0, 4, 16, 25
  • HSL44°, 24%, 67%
  • HSL Precise43.5°, 23.81%, 67.059%
  • HSV44°, 21%, 75%
  • HSB44°, 21%, 75%
  • HEX IDBFB497
  • DECIMAL ID12563607
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB70.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
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