#BFA2A2 color
The hex color #BFA2A2 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 63.5% green and 63.5% blue (191, 162, 162).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 18% saturation and 69% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 15% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Parfait (#C8A6A1), a difference of 2.9 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.91:1).
#BFA2A2 color codes
| HEX | #BFA2A2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 162, 162) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 63.5%, 63.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 18%, 69%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 15%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 15%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(69.13, 10.62, 3.96) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(69.13, 11.34, 20.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.928, 39.527, 39.649) | |
| Decimal | 12559010 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFA2A2, 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 #BFA2A2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.91:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFA2A2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.91:1 | 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 #BFA2A2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a7a6a2Protanopia
no red cones#adaba2Deuteranopia
no green cones#c69fa2Tritanopia
no blue cones#a9a9a9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfa2a2; }
.text { color: #bfa2a2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfa2a2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 162 162 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfa2a2, #bfb1a2); }
Similar colors
#c8a6a1Parfait#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked#bd9d95Coca Mocha#b79c94Creamed Caramel#cdb1abGarden Snail#baaaaaGray Sheep#d2a5a3La Vie en Rose#b7a5adFoggy Plum
Closest common color name: Rosy Brown.
Questions
- What color is #BFA2A2?
- #BFA2A2 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Parfait. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFA2A2?
- The RGB value is 191, 162, 162: 191 red, 162 green and 162 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFA2A2?
- The complementary color is #A2BFBF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFA2A2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 8.91:1 and white text 2.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.