Color #BF604B Color / Colour Code #BF604B
This page shows the hex color code for color #bf604b (#BF604B). The colour is a red tone with 48% saturation and 52% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BF604B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BF604B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 341, 11, and 41 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 11, 131, and 251 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BF604B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 11 and saturation at 48%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 11 to 56 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 11 with its complement at 191 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BF604B
Lightness variations at hue 11 and 48% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BF604B
Design Use Cases for #BF604B
Balanced UI Color
At 48% saturation, #BF604B strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 52% lightness, #BF604B has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#BF604B falls in the red spectrum (hue 11). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BF604B (hue 11) to its complement at hue 191. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 41. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bf604b, #4aaabf);
CSS Code for #BF604B
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Colors visually similar to #BF604B based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BF604B (#BF604B)
#BF604B is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 191 red, 96 green, and 75 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 11 degrees with 48% saturation and 52% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BF604B is 122/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 50% magenta, 61% yellow, and 25% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BF604B against white is 4.21:1 and against black is 4.99:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 4.99:1.
The complementary colour #4AAABF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BF604B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BF4A6F and #BF9A4A, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BF604B
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BF604B?
- #BF604B is Color #BF604B, a red color (colour) with RGB(191, 96, 75), HSL(11, 48%, 52%), and CMYK(0%, 50%, 61%, 25%). Its perceived brightness is 122/255.
- Is #BF604B accessible for text?
- Against white, #BF604B has a contrast ratio of 4.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.99:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BF604B?
- The complementary colour is #4AAABF (hue 191). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BF4A6F and #BF9A4A. The triadic palette adds #4ABF5F and #5F4ABF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BF604B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bf604b; or rgb(191, 96, 75); or hsl(11, 48%, 52%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 11 48% 52%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.