Color #BFA379 Color / Colour Code #BFA379
This page shows the hex color code for color #bfa379 (#BFA379). The colour is a orange tone with 35% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BFA379 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BFA379 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 6, 36, and 66 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 36, 156, and 276 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BFA379
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 36 and saturation at 35%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 36 to 81 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 36 with its complement at 216 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BFA379
Lightness variations at hue 36 and 35% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BFA379
Design Use Cases for #BFA379
Balanced UI Color
At 35% saturation, #BFA379 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #BFA379 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#BFA379 sits in the orange range (hue 36). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BFA379 (hue 36) to its complement at hue 216. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 66. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bfa379, #7995be);
CSS Code for #BFA379
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About Color #BFA379 (#BFA379)
#BFA379 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 191 red, 163 green, and 121 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 36 degrees with 35% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BFA379 is 167/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 37% yellow, and 25% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BFA379 against white is 2.41:1 and against black is 8.73:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.73:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #7995BE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BFA379. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BE8079 and #B7BE79, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BFA379?
- #BFA379 is Color #BFA379, a orange color (colour) with RGB(191, 163, 121), HSL(36, 35%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 15%, 37%, 25%). Its perceived brightness is 167/255.
- Is #BFA379 accessible for text?
- Against white, #BFA379 has a contrast ratio of 2.41:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.73:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BFA379?
- The complementary colour is #7995BE (hue 216). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BE8079 and #B7BE79. The triadic palette adds #79BEA3 and #A379BE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BFA379 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bfa379; or rgb(191, 163, 121); or hsl(36, 35%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 36 35% 61%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.