#BFADB1 color
The hex color #BFADB1 is a light, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 74.9% red, 67.8% green and 69.4% blue (191, 173, 177).
Its hue angle is 347°, with 12% saturation and 71% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 7% yellow and 25% black.
The closest named color is Gray Sheep (#BAAAAA), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.83:1).
#BFADB1 color codes
| HEX | #BFADB1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(191, 173, 177) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(74.9%, 67.8%, 69.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(347, 12%, 71%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(347, 9%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 7%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.32, 7.16, 0.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.32, 7.17, 2.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(44.364, 44.139, 47.769) | |
| Decimal | 12561841 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #BFADB1, 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 #BFADB1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.83:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #BFADB1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.83:1 | 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 #BFADB1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#afb0b1Protanopia
no red cones#b3b2b1Deuteranopia
no green cones#c3acaeTritanopia
no blue cones#b1b1b1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #bfadb1; }
.text { color: #bfadb1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #bfadb1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(191 173 177 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #bfadb1, #bfb2ad); }
Similar colors
#baaaaaGray Sheep#b7a5adFoggy Plum#cab5b2Cold Turkey#b5acabRose Ashes#c4b9b8Nebulous#b7a8a3Martini#cdb1abGarden Snail#c4a7a1Sable Cloaked
Closest common color name: Mushroom.
Questions
- What color is #BFADB1?
- #BFADB1 is a light, grayish red, closest to the named color Gray Sheep. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #BFADB1?
- The RGB value is 191, 173, 177: 191 red, 173 green and 177 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #BFADB1?
- The complementary color is #ADBFBB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #BFADB1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.83:1 and white text 2.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.