#BD230A Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention. Because it carries such visual weight, #bd230a works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It creates a bold, urgent contrast against cool slate grays or deep charcoal. White text remains legible over this shade, making it a functional choice for high-impact buttons or error alerts in UI design.
Questions about #bd230a
What is #bd230a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd230a is rgb(189, 35, 10), in HSL hsl(8, 90%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 95%, 26%.
What colors pair well with the intense red of #bd230a?
#bd230a functions best when balanced against neutral, cool-toned companions. Pairing it with charcoal or deep slate creates a sophisticated contrast that prevents the red from becoming visually overwhelming. Use it sparingly against clean white backgrounds to maintain high legibility.
Is #bd230a readable on white or black?
#bd230a has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.