#BF011C Color Meaning and Information

#BF011C Color Information

#BF011C RGB value is (191, 1, 28). The hex color red value is 191, green is 1, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 99 percent, 85 percent, 25percent.

#BF011C

rgb(191, 1, 28)

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#BF011C Color Meaning

Color #BF011C signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #BF011C deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #BF011C, color #BF011C feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #BF011C increases focus and seriousness. #BF011C sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #BF011C to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #BF011C connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #BF011C reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #BF011C represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #BF011C 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

#BF011C

RGB

rgb(191, 1, 28)

HSL

hsl(351°, 99%, 38%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 99%, 85%, 25%)

HSV

hsv(351°, 99%, 75%)

XYZ

21.7063 11.1819 2.1129

Yxy

11.1819 0.6202 0.3195

Hunter Lab

33.4393 3.4441 0.9918

CIE-Lab

39.8852 64.7385 42.6091

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)

75%

Green1 / 255 (0%)

Blue28 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta99 / 100 (99%)

99%

Yellow85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Color Variations

#BF011C 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

#BF011C 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 #BF011C 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:#BF011C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.49:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.49:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.49:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF011C 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

#BF011C

protanopia

#6d6b15

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF011C;

Text Color

color: #BF011C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF011C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF011C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF011C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF011C 0%, #750112 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BF011C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.