#BF950B Color Meaning and Information

#BF950B Color Information

#BF950B RGB value is (191, 149, 11). The hex color red value is 191, green is 149, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 94 percent, 25percent.

#BF950B

rgb(191, 149, 11)

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#BF950B Color Meaning

color #BF950B signifies mature wealth, established authority, and seasoned prestige. #BF950B deeper, more orange-toned gold resembles old coinage, oak leaves in autumn, and aged varnish. Psychologically, Color #BF950B evokes a sense of established institutions, long-held traditions, and authority that has been tested by time. #BF950B culturally references historical finance, military braiding, and the patina on classical artwork. Spiritually, #BF950B 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 #BF950B 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

#BF950B

RGB

rgb(191, 149, 11)

HSL

hsl(46°, 89%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 22%, 94%, 25%)

HSV

hsv(46°, 94%, 75%)

XYZ

32.2937 32.5954 4.9061

Yxy

32.5954 0.4627 0.4670

Hunter Lab

57.0924 0.6968 5.1469

CIE-Lab

63.8320 4.7931 66.4727

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)

75%

Green149 / 255 (58%)

58%

Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Yellow94 / 100 (94%)

94%

Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Color Variations

#BF950B 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

#BF950B 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 #BF950B 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:#BF950B

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 #BF950B 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

#BF950B

protanopia

#adac2c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF950B;

Text Color

color: #BF950B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF950B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF950B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF950B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF950B 0%, #745b07 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BF950B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.