Color swatch image showing #BF4F5A with RGB(191,79,90) values

#BF4F5A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BF4F5A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BF4F5A Color Information

#BF4F5A RGB value is (191, 79, 90). The hex color red value is 191, green is 79, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 59 percent, 53 percent, 25 percent.

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#BF4F5A Color Meaning

Color #BF4F5A conveys vibrant celebrity, magnetic allure, and sensational energy. #BF4F5A bright, slightly softened red-pink is the color of stage lights, glossy magazine covers, and a personality that commands the spotlight. Psychologically, color #BF4F5A is exciting and attention-grabbing, promoting feelings of glamour, confident self-expression, and a desire for recognition and admiration. #BF4F5A blends the passion of red with the approachable charm of pink, creating a tone that is both desirable and exciting. #BF4F5A color is fame rendered in a catchy, commercial hue. Symbolically, color #BF4F5A represents manufactured desire, the glow of the spotlight, and a persona designed for mass consumption. #BF4F5A is the color of a hit single or a red-carpet smile. Culturally, #BF4F5A is embedded in the aesthetics of the entertainment industry, pop music, and fashion aimed at youth and trendiness. Color #BF4F5A acts as a direct chromatic link to the world of popular culture, celebrity, and the exhilarating, sometimes superficial, thrill of being in the public eye.

Color Conversion

Convert #BF4F5A 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
#BF4F5A
RGB
rgb(191, 79, 90)
HSL
hsl(354°, 47%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 59%, 53%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 59%, 75%)
XYZ
26.1273 17.4065 11.6556
Yxy
17.4065 0.4734 0.3154
Hunter Lab
41.7211 3.7171 0.8974
CIE-Lab
48.7682 45.9305 16.7063

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#BF4F5A 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

#BF4F5A 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 #BF4F5A 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.69:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF4F5A 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

#BF4F5A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF4F5A;

Text Color

color: #BF4F5A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF4F5A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF4F5A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF4F5A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF4F5A 0%, #752a32 100%);

#BF4F5A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BF4F5A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.