#BFBC8B Hex Code
Color Name: Sage
What is hex #BFBC8B Color?
The color name of hex code #BFBC8B is Sage. The RGB values are (191, 188, 139) which means it is composed of
37% red, 36% green and 27% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:2 Y:27 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BFBC8B has a hue of 57°, 27% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
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 #BFBC8B Color Codes
| Color Name | Sage |
| RGB Values | (191, 188, 139) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 2%, 27%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (57°, 27%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CCCC99 |
| Inverse Color | #404374 [American Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5855 C |
| Closest RAL | 1000 [Green beige] |
| Complementary Color | #8B8EBF [Cool Grey] |
| #BFBC8B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #ADADAD |
| Desaturated | #A5A5A5 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B8B8B8 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #B9B9B9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #D6D6D6 |
Hex #BFBC8B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BFBC8B is #8B8EBF which is called Cool Grey. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BFBC8B color is offered by #8B8EBF. 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 #BFBC8B are #A8BF8B and #BFA28B, called Laurel Green and Khaki (HTML/CSS), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BFBC8B 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 #BFBC8B are #8BA8BF (Pewter Blue) and #A28BBF (Glossy Grape). 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
#BFBC8B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8BBFBC (Pewter Blue) and #BC8BBF (African Violet) along with #BFBC8B, 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 #BFBC8B has #8BBFBC (Pewter Blue), #8B8EBF (Cool Grey) and #BF8B8E (Rosy Brown). 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 #BFBC8B contains #8BBFA2 (Eton Blue), #8B8EBF (Cool Grey) and #BF8BA8 (Opera Mauve). 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 #BFBC8B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BFBC8B 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 BFBC8B Color
Tints
CCC9A2- D2D0AE
- D9D7B9
- DFDEC5
- E5E4D1
- ECEBDC
- F2F2E8
- F9F8F3
Tones
- B2B089
- ACAA88
- A6A487
- A09E86
- 999884
- 939283
- 8D8C82
- 868681
Shades
- 99966F
- 868461
- 737153
- 605E46
- 4C4B38
- 39382A
- 26261C
- 13130E
#BFBC8B Color Patterns
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#BFBC8B Gingham Checks
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#BFBC8B Honeycomb Pattern
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#BFBC8B Houndstooth Pattern
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#BFBC8B Trellis Pattern
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#BFBC8B 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.
