Information about #BF9E4F color

#BF9E4F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BF9E4F is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(191, 158, 79) (74.9% red, 62% green, 31% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 44 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #BF9E4F reads as a confidently colored orange and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Pastel Gold (#BBA151). Nearby in the Register you will also find Aztec Gold (#C39953) and Fleetwood (#B99E56).

In RGB terms — rgb(191, 158, 79) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BF9E4F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.6:1. #BF9E4F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BF9E4F color variations

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#BF9E4F 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 #BF9E4F

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

Aztec Gold color link
Aztec Gold

#C39953

Fleetwood color link
Fleetwood

#B99E56

Amber Gold color link
Amber Gold

#C19552

Double Putty color link
Double Putty

#C09B59

Maple Syrup color link
Maple Syrup

#BB9351

Kowhai color link
Kowhai

#C0934A

Sundance color link
Sundance

#C4AA4D

Tussock color link
Tussock

#BF914B

Husk color link
Husk

#B2994B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BF9E4F
  • RGB191, 158, 79
  • CMYK0, 13, 44, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 158, 79)
  • HSL42°, 47%, 53%
  • HSL Precise42.321°, 46.667%, 52.941%
  • HSV42°, 59%, 75%
  • HSB42°, 59%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.620
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.620, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.620, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.620, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBF9E4F
  • DECIMAL ID12557903
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01