Color swatch image showing Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) with RGB(191,79,81) values

Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) Color Information

Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) RGB value is (191, 79, 81). The hex color red value is 191, green is 79, and blue is 81. 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.

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Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) Color Meaning

Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) conveys controlled passion, subtle vibrancy, and reflective energy. In color psychology, it encourages expressive awareness, emotional balance, and deliberate action. In cultures and history, Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) is linked to decorative arts, textiles, and artistic expression, symbolizing intensity tempered with sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) embodies mindful expression, grounded presence, and conscious engagement. It promotes balance between energy and reflection.

Color Conversion

Convert Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) 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
#BF4F51
RGB
rgb(191, 79, 81)
HSL
hsl(359°, 47%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 59%, 58%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 59%, 75%)
XYZ
25.7670 17.2624 9.7585
Yxy
17.2624 0.4881 0.3270
Hunter Lab
41.5480 3.6154 1.1068
CIE-Lab
48.5890 45.2018 21.8574

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) 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

Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) 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 Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) 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+)

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 #BF4F51 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

Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51)

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF4F51;

Text Color

color: #BF4F51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF4F51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF4F5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF4F51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF4F51 0%, #752a2b 100%);

Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Bittersweet Shimmer (#BF4F51) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.