Information about #BF5E68 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BF5E68 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(191, 94, 104) (74.9% red, 36.9% green, 40.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 38 / 34 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #BF5E68 reads as a confidently colored red and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pastel Wine Red (#C25964). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Blood (#BD5F60) and Lovett Lavender (#B85E63).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(191, 94, 104)), which gives #BF5E68 its character. If you plan to put text on a #BF5E68 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.0:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.2:1. #BF5E68 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BF5E68 color variations

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

#BF5E68 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 #BF5E68

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

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Popstar color link
Popstar

#BE4F62

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Indian Red color link
Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Cabaret color link
Cabaret

#CD526C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BF5E68
  • RGB191, 94, 104
  • CMYK0, 38, 34, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 94, 104)
  • HSL354°, 43%, 56%
  • HSL Precise353.814°, 43.111%, 55.882%
  • HSV354°, 51%, 75%
  • HSB354°, 51%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.408
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.369, 0.408)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.369, 0.408, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.369, 0.408)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40.8%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBF5E68
  • DECIMAL ID12541544
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01