Color swatch image showing #BF3F05 with RGB(191,63,5) values

#BF3F05 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BF3F05 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BF3F05 Color Information

#BF3F05 RGB value is (191, 63, 5). The hex color red value is 191, green is 63, and blue is 5. Its HSL format shows a hue of 19°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 67 percent, 97 percent, 25 percent.

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#BF3F05 Color Meaning

Color #BF3F05 represents grounded strength, stability, and earthy warmth. Its rich reddish-brown tone evokes solid foundations, craftsmanship, and resilience. Psychologically, color #BF3F05 inspires confidence, reliability, and practical action. Culturally, the shade reflects traditional woodworking, luxury interiors, and classic design heritage. Color #BF3F05 provides depth and richness in palettes, balancing brighter or cooler colors. Spiritually, #BF3F05 conveys endurance, rootedness, and connection to the physical world. Color #BF3F05 helps foster patience, focus, and grounded energy in personal or creative pursuits.

Color Conversion

Convert #BF3F05 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
#BF3F05
RGB
rgb(191, 63, 5)
HSL
hsl(19°, 95%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 97%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(19°, 97%, 75%)
XYZ
23.2908 14.6423 1.7423
Yxy
14.6423 0.5870 0.3691
Hunter Lab
38.2653 3.3348 1.6017
CIE-Lab
45.1404 49.3491 55.0162

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green63 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue5 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Yellow97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#BF3F05 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

#BF3F05 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 #BF3F05 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF3F05 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

#BF3F05

protanopia

#888613

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF3F05;

Text Color

color: #BF3F05;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF3F05;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF3F0540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF3F05;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF3F05 0%, #722603 100%);

#BF3F05 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BF3F05 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.