Information about #BF573F color

#BF573F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BF573F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(191, 87, 63) (74.9% red, 34.1% green, 24.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 41 / 50 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BF573F is a confidently colored red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Oh Behave (#BE523F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Redbud (#B85439) and Flame Pea (#BE5C48).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(191, 87, 63)), which gives #BF573F its character. If you plan to put text on a #BF573F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. #BF573F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BF573F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#BF573F color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BF573F

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Oh Behave color link
Oh Behave

#BE523F

Redbud color link
Redbud

#B85439

Flame Pea color link
Flame Pea

#BE5C48

Catalyst color link
Catalyst

#C85241

Sunset color link
Sunset

#C0514A

Balloon color link
Balloon

#C14D36

Flair color link
Flair

#B94B42

Smoke Tree color link
Smoke Tree

#BB5F34

Cedar Chest color link
Cedar Chest

#C95A49

Fireball color link
Fireball

#CC5C39

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BF573F
  • RGB191, 87, 63
  • CMYK0, 41, 50, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 87, 63)
  • HSL11°, 50%, 50%
  • HSL Precise11.25°, 50.394%, 49.804%
  • HSV11°, 67%, 75%
  • HSB11°, 67%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.341
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.341, 0.247)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.341, 0.247, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.341, 0.247)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBF573F
  • DECIMAL ID12539711
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01