Information about #BFAB7D color

#BFAB7D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BFAB7D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(191, 171, 125) (74.9% red, 67.1% green, 49% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 26 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #BFAB7D reads as a softly balanced 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 Toupe (#C7AC7D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ecru (#C2B280) and Light French Beige (#C8AD7F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(191, 171, 125)), which gives #BFAB7D its character. On this background, black text reaches a 9.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.2:1. No one has named #BFAB7D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#BFAB7D color variations

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#BFAB7D 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 #BFAB7D

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

Toupe color link
Toupe

#C7AC7D

Ecru color link
Ecru

#C2B280

Navarone color link
Navarone

#B9A584

Pavlova color link
Pavlova

#BAAB87

Taupe color link
Taupe

#B9A281

Misty Moss color link
Misty Moss

#BBB477

Coromandel color link
Coromandel

#B9A873

Dull Beige color link
Dull Beige

#BAA182

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BFAB7D
  • RGB191, 171, 125
  • CMYK0, 8, 26, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 171, 125)
  • HSL42°, 34%, 62%
  • HSL Precise41.818°, 34.021%, 61.961%
  • HSV42°, 35%, 75%
  • HSB42°, 35%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.671
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.671, 0.490)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.671, 0.490, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.671, 0.490)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDBFAB7D
  • DECIMAL ID12561277
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01