#BF011E Color Meaning and Information

#BF011E Color Information

#BF011E RGB value is (191, 1, 30). The hex color red value is 191, green is 1, and blue is 30. 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, 84 percent, 25percent.

#BF011E

rgb(191, 1, 30)

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#BF011E Color Meaning

Color #BF011E signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #BF011E deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #BF011E, color #BF011E feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #BF011E increases focus and seriousness. #BF011E sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #BF011E to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #BF011E connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #BF011E reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #BF011E represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #BF011E 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

#BF011E

RGB

rgb(191, 1, 30)

HSL

hsl(351°, 99%, 38%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 99%, 84%, 25%)

HSV

hsv(351°, 99%, 75%)

XYZ

21.7311 11.1918 2.2432

Yxy

11.1918 0.6180 0.3183

Hunter Lab

33.4541 3.4504 0.9804

CIE-Lab

39.9017 64.7835 41.5548

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)

75%

Green1 / 255 (0%)

Blue30 / 255 (12%)

12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta99 / 100 (99%)

99%

Yellow84 / 100 (84%)

84%

Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Color Variations

#BF011E 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

#BF011E 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 #BF011E 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:#BF011E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.48:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.48:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.48:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF011E 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

#BF011E

protanopia

#6d6b17

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF011E;

Text Color

color: #BF011E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF011E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF011E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF011E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF011E 0%, #750112 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #BF011E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.