#BF4F51 Hex Code
Color Name: Bittersweet Shimmer
What is hex #BF4F51 Color?
The color name of hex code #BF4F51 is Bittersweet Shimmer. The RGB values are (191, 79, 81) which means it is composed of
54% red, 23% green and 23% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:59 Y:58 K:25. In the HSV/HSB scale, #BF4F51 has a hue of 359°, 59% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #BF4F51 Color Codes
| Color Name | Bittersweet Shimmer |
| RGB Values | (191, 79, 81) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 59%, 58%, 25%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (359°, 59%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC6666 |
| Inverse Color | #40B0AE [Verdigris] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7418 C |
| Closest RAL | 3017 [Rose] |
| Complementary Color | #4FBFBD [Sea Serpent] |
| #BF4F51 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #757575 |
| Desaturated | #878787 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #717171 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #676767 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A5A5A5 |
Hex #BF4F51 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #BF4F51 is #4FBFBD which is called Sea Serpent. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #BF4F51 color is offered by #4FBFBD. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #BF4F51 are #BF854F and #BF4F89, called Deer and Mulberry, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #BF4F51 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #BF4F51 are #4FBF85 (Ocean Green) and #4F89BF (Cyan-Blue Azure). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#BF4F51 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #51BF4F (Apple) and #4F51BF (Ocean Blue) along with #BF4F51, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #BF4F51 has #51BF4F (Apple), #4FBFBD (Sea Serpent) and #BD4FBF (Deep Fuchsia). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #BF4F51 contains #89BF4F (Dollar Bill), #4FBFBD (Sea Serpent) and #854FBF (Deep Lilac). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #BF4F51 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #BF4F51 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of BF4F51 Color
Tints
CC7274- D28485
- D99597
- DFA7A8
- E5B9B9
- ECCACB
- F2DCDC
- F9EDEE
Tones
- B2595A
- AC5E5F
- A66364
- A06869
- 996C6D
- 937172
- 8D7677
- 867B7B
Shades
- 993F41
- 863739
- 732F31
- 602829
- 4C2020
- 391818
- 261010
- 130808
#BF4F51 Color Patterns
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#BF4F51 Gingham Checks
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#BF4F51 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#BF4F51 Polka Dots Pattern
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#BF4F51 Honeycomb Pattern
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#BF4F51 Leaves Pattern
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#BF4F51 Houndstooth Pattern
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#BF4F51 Trellis Pattern
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#BF4F51 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
