Color swatch image showing #BFC1AE with RGB(191,193,174) values
Color swatch image showing #BFC1AE with RGB(191,193,174) values

#BFC1AE Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BFC1AE including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BFC1AE Color Information

#BFC1AE RGB value is (191, 193, 174). The hex color red value is 191, green is 193, and blue is 174. Its HSL format shows a hue of 66°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of 72 percent. The CMYK process values are 1 percent, 0 percent, 10 percent, 24 percent.

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#BFC1AE Color Meaning

Color #BFC1AE embodies sophistication, subtle neutrality, and gentle composure. #BFC1AE muted, warm grey color #BFC1AE evokes silk fabrics, stone surfaces, and soft elegance. Psychologically, #BFC1AE promotes calm focus, emotional balance, and reflective thought, supporting measured decision-making. Culturally, color #BFC1AE is present in interior design, fashion, and minimalist aesthetics, symbolizing understated elegance, reliability, and refined taste. Spiritually, #BFC1AE channels serenity, mindful awareness, and balance, fostering composure, grounded perception, and quiet confidence. Its warm neutral tone exudes subtle refinement.

Color Conversion

Convert #BFC1AE across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#BFC1AE
RGB
rgb(191, 193, 174)
HSL
hsl(66°, 13%, 72%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 0%, 10%, 24%)
HSV
hsv(66°, 10%, 76%)
XYZ
48.1958 52.2723 47.5938
Yxy
52.2723 0.3255 0.3530
Hunter Lab
72.2996 -0.9998 1.9866
CIE-Lab
77.4434 -4.0603 9.3250

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green193 / 255 (76%)
76%
Blue174 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan1 / 100 (1%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow10 / 100 (10%)
Key (Black)24 / 100 (24%)
24%

Color Variations

#BFC1AE harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#BFC1AE harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #BFC1AE for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#BFC1AE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.83:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BFC1AE appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BFC1AE;

Text Color

color: #BFC1AE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BFC1AE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BFC1AE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BFC1AE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BFC1AE 0%, #75785c 100%);

#BFC1AE Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BFC1AE color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.