Color swatch image showing #BF3F0B with RGB(191,63,11) values
Color swatch image showing #BF3F0B with RGB(191,63,11) values

#BF3F0B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BF3F0B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BF3F0B Color Information

#BF3F0B RGB value is (191, 63, 11). The hex color red value is 191, green is 63, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 67 percent, 94 percent, 25 percent.

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#BF3F0B Color Meaning

Color #BF3F0B conveys warmth, durability, and natural strength. #BF3F0B reddish-orange evokes weathered metals and earthy tones, suggesting resilience and practicality. From a mental standpoint, color #BF3F0B encourages perseverance, grounded focus, and purposeful action. #BF3F0B supports rational planning under dynamic conditions. Culturally, color #BF3F0B is associated with industrial design, heritage crafts, and rustic aesthetics. Spiritually, color #BF3F0B represents endurance, stability, and the conscious use of energy to sustain long-term growth.

Color Conversion

Convert #BF3F0B 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
#BF3F0B
RGB
rgb(191, 63, 11)
HSL
hsl(17°, 89%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 94%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 94%, 75%)
XYZ
23.3238 14.6555 1.9161
Yxy
14.6555 0.5846 0.3673
Hunter Lab
38.2825 3.3435 1.5844
CIE-Lab
45.1588 49.4177 53.4245

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green63 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#BF3F0B 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

#BF3F0B 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 #BF3F0B 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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#BF3F0B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF3F0B 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

#BF3F0B

protanopia

#888618

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF3F0B;

Text Color

color: #BF3F0B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF3F0B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF3F0B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF3F0B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF3F0B 0%, #742607 100%);

#BF3F0B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BF3F0B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.