#BD170D Hex Color
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#bd170d is an intense, saturated red that demands attention. Because it is highly pigmented, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a background color, where it can easily overwhelm a design. Pair it with soft charcoal grays for a sophisticated contrast. The hex code for this powerful, fiery shade is #bd170d. It is fully accessible for white body text.
Questions about #bd170d
What is #bd170d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd170d is rgb(189, 23, 13), in HSL hsl(3, 87%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 93%, 26%.
How should I use #bd170d in a professional web layout?
Since #bd170d is highly pigmented, it works best as a strategic accent rather than a background color. Use it for call-to-action buttons or highlights against neutral charcoal or dark backgrounds to maintain visual balance without overwhelming your interface.
Is #bd170d readable on white or black?
#bd170d has a 6.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 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.