Information about #BF5F6F color

#BF5F6F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BF5F6F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(191, 95, 111) — 74.9% red, 37.3% green, 43.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 38 / 31 / 25. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BF5F6F presents itself as a confidently colored earthy red — one 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 very close to Rustic Cherry (#B9576C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dusky Rose (#BA6873) and Pastel Wine Red (#C25964).

In RGB terms — rgb(191, 95, 111) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #BF5F6F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. #BF5F6F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#BF5F6F color variations

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

#BF5F6F 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 #BF5F6F

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

Dusky Rose color link
Dusky Rose

#BA6873

Tulip Pink color link
Tulip Pink

#C25A7C

Pastel Blood color link
Pastel Blood

#BD5F60

Contessa color link
Contessa

#C16F68

Adore color link
Adore

#CB6B67

Foxtrot color link
Foxtrot

#B6706F

Cabaret color link
Cabaret

#CD526C

Rose Gold color link
Rose Gold

#B76E79

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BF5F6F
  • RGB191, 95, 111
  • CMYK0, 38, 31, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 95, 111)
  • HSL350°, 43%, 56%
  • HSL Precise350°, 42.857%, 56.078%
  • HSV350°, 50%, 75%
  • HSB350°, 50%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.373, 0.435)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.373, 0.435, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.373, 0.435)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBF5F6F
  • DECIMAL ID12541807
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01