#BF4F50 Color Meaning and Information

#BF4F50 Color Information

#BF4F50 RGB value is (191, 79, 80). The hex color red value is 191, green is 79, and blue is 80. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 59 percent, 58 percent, 25 percent.

#BF4F50

rgb(191, 79, 80)

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#BF4F50 Color Meaning

Color #BF4F50 conveys controlled passion, subtle vibrancy, and reflective energy. In color psychology, #BF4F50 encourages expressive awareness, emotional balance, and deliberate action. In cultures and history, color #BF4F50 is linked to decorative arts, textiles, and artistic expression, symbolizing intensity tempered with sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #BF4F50 embodies mindful expression, grounded presence, and conscious engagement. #BF4F50 promotes balance between energy and reflection.

Color Conversion

Convert #BF4F50 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

#BF4F50

RGB

rgb(191, 79, 80)

HSL

hsl(359°, 47%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 59%, 58%, 25%)

HSV

hsv(359°, 59%, 75%)

XYZ

25.7298 17.2475 9.5624

Yxy

17.2475 0.4897 0.3283

Hunter Lab

41.5301 3.6049 1.1283

CIE-Lab

48.5704 45.1260 22.4288

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)

75%

Green79 / 255 (31%)

31%

Blue80 / 255 (31%)

31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta59 / 100 (59%)

59%

Yellow58 / 100 (58%)

58%

Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Color Variations

#BF4F50 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

#BF4F50 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 #BF4F50 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:#BF4F50

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.72:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF4F50 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

#BF4F50

protanopia

#8f8d50

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF4F50;

Text Color

color: #BF4F50;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF4F50;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF4F5040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF4F50;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF4F50 0%, #752a2b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BF4F50 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.