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#BF842B Color — #BF842B

Complete color reference for #BF842B: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#BF842B
RGBrgb(191, 132, 43)
HSLhsl(36, 63%, 46%)
HSVhsv(36, 77%, 75%)
CMYKC:0% M:31% Y:77% K:25%
CSS Color#BF842B
Decimal12551211
Luminance0.2775

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#BF842B on White
Ratio: 3.21:1 — AA Large
#BF842B on Black
Ratio: 6.55:1 — AA
White on #BF842B
Ratio: 3.21:1 — AA Large
Black on #BF842B
Ratio: 6.55:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FCF9F4
100#F5EDDF
200#ECDABF
300#E2C8A0
400#D5AF75
500#BF842B
600#996A22
700#734F1A
800#4C3511
900#30210B

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #BF842B?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(191, 132, 43). The red channel is 191, green is 132, and blue is 43 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #BF842B?

The HSL value is hsl(36, 63%, 46%). Hue is 36°, saturation is 63%, and lightness is 46%.

Does #BF842B meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #BF842B achieves a 3.21:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 6.55:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #BF842B?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #BF842B is #2B67BF.