#BD0842 Hex Color
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#bd0842 is a saturated, warm red with a dark raspberry cast and strong visual energy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and romantic accents, but it can overwhelm as a full background. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or blush, with white text for accessible body copy. The hex code is #bd0842.
Questions about #bd0842
What is #bd0842 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd0842 is rgb(189, 8, 66), in HSL hsl(341, 92%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 65%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd0842?
#bd0842 pairs well with charcoal, blush, cream, and soft pink, which balance its warm raspberry intensity without competing with its saturated red base. Use charcoal for a strong modern contrast and blush or cream for a softer, more romantic palette.
Is #bd0842 readable on white or black?
#bd0842 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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.