#BF010C Color Meaning and Information

#BF010C Color Information

#BF010C RGB value is (191, 1, 12). The hex color red value is 191, green is 1, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 94 percent, 25 percent.

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#BF010C Color Meaning

Color #BF010C signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #BF010C deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #BF010C, color #BF010C feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #BF010C increases focus and seriousness. #BF010C sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #BF010C to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #BF010C connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #BF010C reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #BF010C represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #BF010C 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

#BF010C

RGB

rgb(191, 1, 12)

HSL

hsl(357°, 99%, 38%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 99%, 94%, 25%)

HSV

hsv(357°, 99%, 75%)

XYZ

21.5631 11.1246 1.3586

Yxy

11.1246 0.6333 0.3267

Hunter Lab

33.3536 3.4077 1.0573

CIE-Lab

39.7896 64.4768 49.8009

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)

75%

Green1 / 255 (0%)

Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta99 / 100 (99%)

99%

Yellow94 / 100 (94%)

94%

Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Color Variations

#BF010C 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

#BF010C 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 #BF010C 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#BF010C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.51:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.51:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF010C 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

#BF010C

protanopia

#6d6b09

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF010C;

Text Color

color: #BF010C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF010C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF010C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF010C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF010C 0%, #750106 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BF010C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.