#BF979B

#BF979B

Overview

#BF979B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 191, 151, 155, in HSL 354.0°, 23.8%, 67.1%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 20.9%, 18.8%, 25.1%. The nearest named color is rosybrown.

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Color Values

HEX

#BF979B

RGB

191, 151, 155

HSL

354.0, 23.8%, 67.1%

HSV

354.0, 20.9%, 74.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.9%, 18.8%, 25.1%

OKLCH

0.7145 0.0482 11.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Light pinks represent unconditional love, compassion, and nurturing energy. Known as the most calming color, Baker-Miller pink was famously used in prison cells to reduce aggression. Soft pink tones lower muscle tension and anxiety, creating an atmosphere of gentle reassurance.

Design Usage

Soft pink is widely used in beauty, wellness, and direct-to-consumer brands targeting younger demographics. It creates inviting landing pages and product cards that feel approachable and modern. Combine it with deep charcoal text and white space for a minimal, contemporary aesthetic.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #BF979B;
color: #BF979B;
border-color: #BF979B;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 400 #A8A29E

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.12:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #BF979B?

RGB(191, 151, 155) · HSL(354.0, 23.8%, 67.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 20.9%, 18.8%, 25.1%)

Does #BF979B meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.59:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #BF979B?

Use 000000 text on a #BF979B background; contrast on black is 8.12:1.