#BD053C Hex Color
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A saturated red with a raspberry edge, #bd053c sits closer to ripe cranberry than fire-truck scarlet. Its depth gives white text solid contrast, about 6.5:1, enough for small body copy. Use it as an accent on buttons, sales graphics, and calls to action, where the intensity lands without flooding a layout. The hex code #bd053c fits sports and entertainment branding.
Questions about #bd053c
What is #bd053c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd053c is rgb(189, 5, 60), in HSL hsl(342, 95%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 68%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd053c?
#bd053c pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and warm cream, which all tone down its intensity. For a bolder palette, set it against teal or golden yellow and let it stay the accent rather than the base.
Is #bd053c readable on white or black?
#bd053c has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.