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Information about #BFBC73 color

#BFBC73 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BFBC73 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(191, 188, 115) (74.9% red, 73.7% green, 45.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 30 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BFBC73 is a mildly saturated yellow that floats near the light end of the scale. It is a natural fit for airy backdrops, whitespace-heavy designs and gentle gradients. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pomelo Olive (#BFBD70). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Khaki (#BDB76B) and Misty Moss (#BBB477).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(191, 188, 115)), which gives #BFBC73 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 10.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.0:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BFBC73 color variations

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

#BFBC73 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 #BFBC73

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

Pomelo Olive color link
Pomelo Olive

#BFBD70

Dark Khaki color link
Dark Khaki

#BDB76B

Misty Moss color link
Misty Moss

#BBB477

Pine Glade color link
Pine Glade

#BDC07E

Poprock color link
Poprock

#C0C975

Golden Green color link
Golden Green

#BDB369

Pastel Olive color link
Pastel Olive

#BCBC82

Ecru color link
Ecru

#C2B280

Greenish Tan color link
Greenish Tan

#BCCB7A

Yuma color link
Yuma

#C7B882

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BFBC73
  • RGB191, 188, 115
  • CMYK0, 1, 30, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 188, 115)
  • HSL58°, 37%, 60%
  • HSL Precise57.632°, 37.255%, 60%
  • HSV58°, 40%, 75%
  • HSB58°, 40%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.737, 0.451)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.737, 0.451, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.737, 0.451)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB73.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB45.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • HEX IDBFBC73
  • DECIMAL ID12565619
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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