#BCAF9F Hex Color Code

#BCAF9F

The Hexadecimal Color #BCAF9F is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #BCAF9F RGB value is rgb(188, 175, 159). RGB Color Model of #BCAF9F consists of 73% red, 68% green and 62% blue. HSL color Mode of #BCAF9F has 33°(degrees) Hue, 18% Saturation and 68% Lightness. #BCAF9F color has an wavelength of 599.22222nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #BCAF9F is #CCCCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #BCAF9F is #BA9. The Closest Color to #BCAF9F is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #BCAF9F Hex Code is Taupe Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #BCAF9F is 0 Cyan 7 Magenta 15 Yellow 26 Black and #BCAF9F CMY is 0, 7, 15. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #BCAF9F is hsl(33,18,68, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(33, 15, 74). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #BCAF9F is 42.33, 43.86, 39.03.
Hex8 Value of #BCAF9F is #BCAF9FFF. Decimal Value of #BCAF9F is 12365727 and Octal Value of #BCAF9F is 57127637. Binary Value of #BCAF9F is 10111100, 10101111, 10011111 and Android of #BCAF9F is 4290555807 / 0xffbcaf9f. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #BCAF9F is 0.338, 0.35, 0.35 and YIQ Color Space of #BCAF9F is 177.063, 12.8875, -2.2297. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #BCAF9F is 43.52, 44.91, 39.11. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #BCAF9F is 72.13, 1.94, 9.88. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #BCAF9F is 72.13, 8.75, 13.71. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #BCAF9F is 72.13, 10.07, 78.89. Hunter Lab variable of #BCAF9F is 66.23, -1.81, 11.42.

#BCAF9F - Taupe Gray Color Image
#BCAF9F - Taupe Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #BCAF9F

RGB Percentages of #BCAF9F

73%
68%
62%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #BCAF9F

71.59%
73.73%
62.35%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #BCAF9F

0%
7%
15%
26%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #BCAF9F

To get 25% Saturated #BCAF9F Color, you need to convert the hex color #BCAF9F to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #BCAF9F hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #BCAF9F

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #BCAF9F

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #BCAF9F

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #BCAF9F to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #BCAF9F to it's the darkest color.

#BCAF9F Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(188, 175, 159)
RGB Percent 73%, 68%, 62%
RYB 182.56, 188.0, 159.0
CMYK 0, 7, 15, 26
CMY 0, 7, 15
HSL hsl(33, 18%, 68%)
HSLA hsl(33, 18%, 68%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(33, 15, 74)
XYZ 42.33, 43.86, 39.03
Hex8 Value #BCAF9FFF
Decimal Value 12365727
Octal Value 57127637
Binary Value 10111100,10101111,10011111
Android 4290555807 / 0xffbcaf9f
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(33, 18%, 68%)
xyY 0.338, 0.35, 43.855
YIQ 177.063, 12.8875, -2.2297
LMS 43.52, 44.91, 39.11
CieLAB 72.13, 1.94, 9.88
CieLUV : LCHuv 72.13, 8.75, 13.71
CieLCH : LCHab 72.13, 10.07, 78.89
Hunter Lab 66.23, -1.81, 11.42
YUV 177.063, -8.89, 9.6
YDbDr 177.063, -27.18, -20.8
YCbCr 168.07, 119.05, 134.85
YCoCg 174.25, 173.5, 0.75
YPbPr 177.06, -10.19, 7.8
Munsell Color System 12499.14 33.98/76.58

#BCAF9F HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#BCAF9F as Background:

The greatest gift is a passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind. It is a moral illumination.

Elizabeth Hardwick
<p style="background: #BCAF9F">…</p>

#BCAF9F as Text Color:

Science does not mean an idle resting upon a body of certain knowledge; it means unresting endeavor and continually progressing development toward an end which the poetic intuition may apprehend, but which the intellect can never fully grasp.

Max Planck
<p style="color: #BCAF9F">…</p>

#BCAF9F as Text Shadow:

It is not enough to have knowledge; one must apply it. It is not enough to have wishes; one must also accomplish it.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #BCAF9F">…</p>

#BCAF9F as Linear Gradient:

It has long been recognized that an essential element in protecting human rights was a widespread knowledge among the population of what their rights are and how they can be defended.

Boutros Boutros-Ghali
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #BCAF9F)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #BCAF9F?

RGB Value for #BCAF9F is rgb(188, 175, 159).

What is the RGB percentage of #BCAF9F?

RGB percentage for #BCAF9F is 73% Red 68% Green 62% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #BCAF9F?

CMYK Color Model of #BCAF9F is 0 Cyan 7 Magenta 15 Yellow 26 Black.

What is the HSL value of #BCAF9F?

HSL Value of #BCAF9F is 33°(degrees) Hue 18 Saturation 68 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #BCAF9F?

HSV Value of #BCAF9F is 33 Hue 15 Saturation 74 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #BCAF9F?

XYZ Color Model of #BCAF9F is 42.33, 43.86, 39.03.