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#BF4079 color code is #BF4079. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bf4079.

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#BF4079 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BF4079 is 0.1612. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.97:1 against white and 4.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BF4079 on white4.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
#BF4079 on black4.22:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #BF40794.97:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #BF40794.22:1AA Large

#BF4079 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BF4079?+
The hex code for #BF4079 is #BF4079. In RGB it's rgb(191, 64, 121), and in HSL it's hsl(333, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #BF4079?+
#BF4079 in RGB is (191, 64, 121). Written in CSS: rgb(191, 64, 121).
What is the CMYK value of #BF4079?+
#BF4079 converts to CMYK(0%, 66%, 37%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BF4079.
Is #bf4079 a warm or cool color?+
#BF4079 (#BF4079) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 333° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bf4079 belong to?+
#BF4079 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 333°, 50%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #bf4079 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BF4079 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.97:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bf4079?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BF4079 (#BF4079) is 674 C Pantone 674 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BF4079 in design

Practical guidance for using #bf4079 (#BF4079) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #BF4079 (#BF4079) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.0:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #bf4079 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BF4079 (#BF4079) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BF4079 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #bf4079 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BF4079 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #BF4079

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #bf4079 (#BF4079). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Instagram#C13584 · Instagram Pink