#BFAE9E Hex Color Code

#BFAE9E

The Hexadecimal Color #BFAE9E is a contrast shade of Dark Gray. #BFAE9E RGB value is rgb(191, 174, 158). RGB Color Model of #BFAE9E consists of 74% red, 68% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #BFAE9E has 29°(degrees) Hue, 20% Saturation and 68% Lightness. #BFAE9E color has an wavelength of 601.74074nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #BFAE9E is #CCCCCC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #BFAE9E is #BA9. The Closest Color to #BFAE9E is #A9A9A9. Official Name of #BFAE9E Hex Code is Taupe Gray. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #BFAE9E is 0 Cyan 9 Magenta 17 Yellow 25 Black and #BFAE9E CMY is 0, 9, 17. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #BFAE9E is hsl(29,20,68, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(29, 17, 75). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #BFAE9E is 42.79, 43.82, 38.54.
Hex8 Value of #BFAE9E is #BFAE9EFF. Decimal Value of #BFAE9E is 12562078 and Octal Value of #BFAE9E is 57727236. Binary Value of #BFAE9E is 10111111, 10101110, 10011110 and Android of #BFAE9E is 4290752158 / 0xffbfae9e. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #BFAE9E is 0.342, 0.35, 0.35 and YIQ Color Space of #BFAE9E is 177.259, 15.2711, -1.3837. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #BFAE9E is 43.92, 44.51, 38.62. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #BFAE9E is 72.11, 3.44, 10.44. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #BFAE9E is 72.11, 11.24, 14.18. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #BFAE9E is 72.11, 10.99, 71.76. Hunter Lab variable of #BFAE9E is 66.2, -0.46, 11.82.

#BFAE9E - Taupe Gray Color Image
#BFAE9E - Taupe Gray Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #BFAE9E

RGB Percentages of #BFAE9E

74%
68%
61%

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 #BFAE9E

74.9%
74.14%
61.96%

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 #BFAE9E

0%
9%
17%
25%

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 #BFAE9E

To get 25% Saturated #BFAE9E Color, you need to convert the hex color #BFAE9E 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 #BFAE9E 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 #BFAE9E

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 #BFAE9E

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 #BFAE9E

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 #BFAE9E to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #BFAE9E to it's the darkest color.

#BFAE9E Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(191, 174, 158)
RGB Percent 74%, 68%, 61%
RYB 191.0, 189.06, 158.0
CMYK 0, 9, 17, 25
CMY 0, 9, 17
HSL hsl(29, 20%, 68%)
HSLA hsl(29, 20%, 68%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(29, 17, 75)
XYZ 42.79, 43.82, 38.54
Hex8 Value #BFAE9EFF
Decimal Value 12562078
Octal Value 57727236
Binary Value 10111111,10101110,10011110
Android 4290752158 / 0xffbfae9e
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(29, 20%, 68%)
xyY 0.342, 0.35, 43.818
YIQ 177.259, 15.2711, -1.3837
LMS 43.92, 44.51, 38.62
CieLAB 72.11, 3.44, 10.44
CieLUV : LCHuv 72.11, 11.24, 14.18
CieLCH : LCHab 72.11, 10.99, 71.76
Hunter Lab 66.2, -0.46, 11.82
YUV 177.259, -9.47, 12.06
YDbDr 177.259, -28.98, -26.13
YCbCr 168.23, 118.45, 136.61
YCoCg 174.25, 174.5, -0.25
YPbPr 177.26, -10.87, 9.8
Munsell Color System 12501.91 37.25/69.09

#BFAE9E HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#BFAE9E as Background:

The left dismisses talk about the collapse of family life and talks instead about the emergence of the growing new diversity of family types.

Christopher Lasch
<p style="background: #BFAE9E">…</p>

#BFAE9E as Text Color:

The family - that dear octopus from whose tentacles we never quite escape, nor, in our inmost hearts, ever quite wish to.

Dodie Smith
<p style="color: #BFAE9E">…</p>

#BFAE9E as Text Shadow:

If minutes were kept of a family gathering, they would show that "Members not Present" and "Subjects Discussed" were one and the same.

Robert Breault
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #BFAE9E">…</p>

#BFAE9E as Linear Gradient:

The one thing that kept our family together was the music. The only thing that our family would share emotionally was to have our dad cry over something the kids did with music.

Dennis Wilson
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #BFAE9E)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #BFAE9E?

RGB Value for #BFAE9E is rgb(191, 174, 158).

What is the RGB percentage of #BFAE9E?

RGB percentage for #BFAE9E is 74% Red 68% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #BFAE9E?

CMYK Color Model of #BFAE9E is 0 Cyan 9 Magenta 17 Yellow 25 Black.

What is the HSL value of #BFAE9E?

HSL Value of #BFAE9E is 29°(degrees) Hue 20 Saturation 68 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #BFAE9E?

HSV Value of #BFAE9E is 29 Hue 17 Saturation 75 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #BFAE9E?

XYZ Color Model of #BFAE9E is 42.79, 43.82, 38.54.