#BD2140 Hex Color
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This saturated, intense red carries enough punch to demand immediate attention. Because #bd2140 is a high-chroma shade, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a full background. Pair it with soft, muted grays to keep the composition from feeling overwhelming. This hex code offers excellent contrast with white text, making it a functional choice for alerts and calls to action.
Questions about #bd2140
What is #bd2140 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd2140 is rgb(189, 33, 64), in HSL hsl(348, 70%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 66%, 26%.
How should I use #bd2140 in a web interface?
#bd2140 functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a background shade. Use it sparingly for call-to-action buttons or critical alerts where you need to draw the eye immediately without overwhelming the surrounding design elements.
What colors pair well with #bd2140?
This vibrant red balances effectively against neutral, desaturated tones that soften its intensity. Pair #bd2140 with a cool charcoal to ground the visual weight or a soft off-white to maintain high readability for text and icons.
Is #bd2140 readable on white or black?
#bd2140 has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.