#BF9BB0 color
The hex color #BF9BB0 is a light, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 60.8% green and 69% blue (191, 155, 176).
Its hue angle is 325°, with 22% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 8% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Lily (#C19FB3), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.53:1).
#BF9BB0 color codes
| HEX | #BF9BB0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 155, 176) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 60.8%, 69%) | |
| HSL | hsl(325, 22%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(325, 19%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 8%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(67.77, 16.87, -5.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(67.77, 17.85, 340.92) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.043, 37.655, 46.172) | |
| Decimal | 12557232 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BF9BB0, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #BF9BB0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BF9BB0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #BF9BB0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9da2b1Protanopia
no red cones#a5a7afDeuteranopia
no green cones#c49ba2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a5a5a5Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bf9bb0; }
.text { color: #bf9bb0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bf9bb0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 155 176 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bf9bb0, #bf9b9e); }
Similar colors
#c19fb3Lily#bb99aaClassy Mauve#c2a4c2Novel Lilac#bb99bbDripping Wisteria#bf91b2Mauve Magic#b39eb5Pastel Purple#d198b5Exotic Lilac#af8ba8Voila!
Questions
- What color is #BF9BB0?
- #BF9BB0 is a light, grayish rose, closest to the named color Lily. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BF9BB0?
- The RGB value is 191, 155, 176: 191 red, 155 green and 176 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BF9BB0?
- The complementary color is #9BBFAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BF9BB0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.53:1 and white text 2.46:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.