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#BF0116 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BF0116 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BF0116 Color Information

#BF0116 RGB value is (191, 1, 22). The hex color red value is 191, green is 1, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 88 percent, 25percent.

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#BF0116 Color Meaning

Color #BF0116 signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #BF0116 deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #BF0116, color #BF0116 feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #BF0116 increases focus and seriousness. #BF0116 sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #BF0116 to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #BF0116 connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #BF0116 reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #BF0116 represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #BF0116 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
#BF0116
RGB
rgb(191, 1, 22)
HSL
hsl(353°, 99%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 99%, 88%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 99%, 75%)
XYZ
21.6415 11.1560 1.7717
Yxy
11.1560 0.6260 0.3227
Hunter Lab
33.4006 3.4276 1.0214
CIE-Lab
39.8420 64.6203 45.5985

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green1 / 255 (0%)
Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#BF0116 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

#BF0116 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 #BF0116 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+)

6.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.50:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF0116 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

#BF0116

protanopia

#6d6b11

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF0116;

Text Color

color: #BF0116;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF0116;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF011640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF0116;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF0116 0%, #75010e 100%);

#BF0116 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BF0116 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.