Color swatch image showing #BF00ED with RGB(191,0,237) values
Color swatch image showing #BF00ED with RGB(191,0,237) values

#BF00ED Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BF00ED including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BF00ED Color Information

#BF00ED RGB value is (191, 0, 237). The hex color red value is 191, green is 0, and blue is 237. Its HSL format shows a hue of 288°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 19 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent, 7 percent.

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#BF00ED Color Meaning

Color #BF00ED conveys imaginative creativity, emotional intensity, and visionary energy. #BF00ED bright purplish hue blends the introspection of violet with the energy of red. Psychologically, color #BF00ED stimulates inspiration, artistic expression, and emotional engagement. Culturally, color #BF00ED is associated with luxury, creativity, and spiritual exploration in Western traditions, while Eastern contexts link #BF00ED with meditation, visionary thinking, and mystical insight. Fengshui uses #BF00ED for creative studios or spaces designed to enhance mental focus and inspiration. Spiritually, color #BF00ED aligns with the Crown and Third Eye chakras, promoting intuition, artistic inspiration, and higher awareness. Its vivid purple tone is ideal for visionary art, digital design, and bold interiors that convey creativity and imaginative depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #BF00ED 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
#BF00ED
RGB
rgb(191, 0, 237)
HSL
hsl(288°, 100%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(19%, 100%, 0%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(288°, 100%, 93%)
XYZ
36.7719 17.1908 81.5008
Yxy
17.1908 0.2715 0.1269
Hunter Lab
41.4618 7.8762 -7.6728
CIE-Lab
48.4995 86.3156 -70.3861

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue237 / 255 (93%)
93%

CMYK Values

Cyan19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#BF00ED 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

#BF00ED 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 #BF00ED 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.

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#BF00ED

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF00ED 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

#BF00ED

protanopia

#6c6bb4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF00ED;

Text Color

color: #BF00ED;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF00ED;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF00ED40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF00ED;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF00ED 0%, #70008c 100%);

#BF00ED Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BF00ED color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.