Information about #BF011B color

#BF011B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BF011B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(191, 1, 27) — 74.9% red, 0.4% green, 10.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 75 / 64 / 25. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BF011B is a pure, full-strength warm red that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Angels Red (#BA0021). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cincinnati Red (#C6011F) and Monza (#C7031E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(191, 1, 27)), which gives #BF011B its character. If you plan to put text on a #BF011B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #BF011B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#BF011B color variations

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

#BF011B 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 #BF011B

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

Angels Red color link
Angels Red

#BA0021

Monza color link
Monza

#C7031E

Venetian Red color link
Venetian Red

#C80815

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Blood Orange color link
Blood Orange

#D1001C

Smashing color link
Smashing

#AD0020

Pepsi Red color link
Pepsi Red

#C9002B

Poppy color link
Poppy

#AC0019

Lipstick Red color link
Lipstick Red

#C0022F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BF011B
  • RGB191, 1, 27
  • CMYK0, 75, 64, 25
  • CSSrgb(191, 1, 27)
  • HSL352°, 99%, 38%
  • HSL Precise351.789°, 98.958%, 37.647%
  • HSV352°, 99%, 75%
  • HSB352°, 99%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.004
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.749, 0.004, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.749, 0.004, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.749, 0.004, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB0.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDBF011B
  • DECIMAL ID12517659
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01