#BC8F8F Hex Code
Color Name: Rosy Brown
What is hex #BC8F8F Color?
The color name of hex code #BC8F8F is Rosy Brown. The RGB values are (188, 143, 143) which means it is composed of
40% red, 30% green and 30% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:24 Y:24 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BC8F8F has a hue of 0°, 24% saturation and a brightness value of 74%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #BC8F8F Color Codes
| Color Name | Rosy Brown |
| RGB Values | (188, 143, 143) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 24%, 24%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 24%, 74%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC9999 |
| Inverse Color | #437070 [Hooker's Green] |
| Closest Pantone® | 694 C |
| Closest RAL | 4009 [Pastel violet] |
| Complementary Color | #8FBCBC [Pewter Blue] |
| #BC8F8F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9E9E9E |
| Desaturated | #A6A6A6 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #9D9D9D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C4C4C4 |
Hex #BC8F8F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BC8F8F is #8FBCBC which is called Pewter Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BC8F8F color is offered by #8FBCBC. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #BC8F8F are #BCA68F and #BC8FA6, called Khaki (HTML/CSS) and Opera Mauve, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BC8F8F with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BC8F8F are #8FBCA6 (Eton Blue) and #8FA6BC (Pewter Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#BC8F8F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8FBC8F (Dark Sea Green) and #8F8FBC (Cool Grey) along with #BC8F8F, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #BC8F8F has #8FBC8F (Dark Sea Green), #8FBCBC (Pewter Blue) and #BC8FBC (African Violet). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #BC8F8F contains #A6BC8F (Laurel Green), #8FBCBC (Pewter Blue) and #A68FBC (Glossy Grape). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #BC8F8F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BC8F8F rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of BC8F8F Color
Tints
C9A5A5- D0B1B1
- D7BCBC
- DEC7C7
- E4D2D2
- EBDDDD
- F2E9E9
- F8F4F4
Tones
- B08C8C
- AA8B8B
- A48989
- 9E8888
- 988686
- 928585
- 8C8383
- 868282
Shades
- 967272
- 846464
- 715656
- 5E4848
- 4B3939
- 382B2B
- 261D1D
- 130E0E
#BC8F8F Color Patterns
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#BC8F8F Gingham Checks
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#BC8F8F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BC8F8F Polka Dots Pattern
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#BC8F8F Honeycomb Pattern
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#BC8F8F Leaves Pattern
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#BC8F8F Houndstooth Pattern
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#BC8F8F Trellis Pattern
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#BC8F8F Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
