#BF9508 Color Meaning and Information

#BF9508 Color Information

#BF9508 RGB value is (191, 149, 8). The hex color red value is 191, green is 149, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 96 percent, 25percent.

#BF9508

rgb(191, 149, 8)

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#BF9508 Color Meaning

Color #BF9508 signifies mature wealth, established authority, and seasoned prestige. #BF9508 deeper, more orange-toned gold resembles old coinage, oak leaves in autumn, and aged varnish. Psychologically, color #BF9508 evokes a sense of established institutions, long-held traditions, and authority that has been tested by time. #BF9508 culturally references historical finance, military braiding, and the patina on classical artwork. Spiritually, #BF9508 color represents the foundation of legacy, the weight of responsibility, and wisdom that carries the marks of age, acting as a symbol for enduring and respected achievement.

Color Conversion

Convert #BF9508 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

#BF9508

RGB

rgb(191, 149, 8)

HSL

hsl(46°, 92%, 39%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 22%, 96%, 25%)

HSV

hsv(46°, 96%, 75%)

XYZ

32.2771 32.5888 4.8188

Yxy

32.5888 0.4632 0.4677

Hunter Lab

57.0866 0.6912 5.1599

CIE-Lab

63.8266 4.7567 66.8880

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)

75%

Green149 / 255 (58%)

58%

Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Yellow96 / 100 (96%)

96%

Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Color Variations

#BF9508 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

#BF9508 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 #BF9508 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#BF9508

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.79:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.79:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.79:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF9508 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

#BF9508

protanopia

#adac2a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF9508;

Text Color

color: #BF9508;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF9508;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF950840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF9508;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF9508 0%, #735a05 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BF9508 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.