Color swatch image showing #BF4F61 with RGB(191,79,97) values
Color swatch image showing #BF4F61 with RGB(191,79,97) values

#BF4F61 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #BF4F61 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#BF4F61 Color Information

#BF4F61 RGB value is (191, 79, 97). The hex color red value is 191, green is 79, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 47 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 59 percent, 49 percent, 25 percent.

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#BF4F61 Color Meaning

Color #BF4F61 conveys vibrant celebrity, magnetic allure, and sensational energy. #BF4F61 bright, slightly softened red-pink is the color of stage lights, glossy magazine covers, and a personality that commands the spotlight. Psychologically, color #BF4F61 is exciting and attention-grabbing, promoting feelings of glamour, confident self-expression, and a desire for recognition and admiration. #BF4F61 blends the passion of red with the approachable charm of pink, creating a tone that is both desirable and exciting. #BF4F61 color is fame rendered in a catchy, commercial hue. Symbolically, color #BF4F61 represents manufactured desire, the glow of the spotlight, and a persona designed for mass consumption. #BF4F61 is the color of a hit single or a red-carpet smile. Culturally, #BF4F61 is embedded in the aesthetics of the entertainment industry, pop music, and fashion aimed at youth and trendiness. Color #BF4F61 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 #BF4F61 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
#BF4F61
RGB
rgb(191, 79, 97)
HSL
hsl(350°, 47%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 59%, 49%, 25%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 59%, 75%)
XYZ
26.4395 17.5314 13.2996
Yxy
17.5314 0.4617 0.3061
Hunter Lab
41.8705 3.8057 0.7145
CIE-Lab
48.9227 46.5542 12.7026

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Green79 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Yellow49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Key (Black)25 / 100 (25%)
25%

Color Variations

#BF4F61 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

#BF4F61 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 #BF4F61 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+)

4.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.66:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #BF4F61 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

#BF4F61

protanopia

#8f8d5d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #BF4F61;

Text Color

color: #BF4F61;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #BF4F61;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #BF4F6140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #BF4F61;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BF4F61 0%, #752a37 100%);

#BF4F61 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #BF4F61 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.