#BD5464 Hex Color
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This unsaturated brick red offers a grounded, warm alternative to bright, high-energy reds. Because it leans toward terracotta, #bd5464 works best as a primary accent or a textured background element rather than full-page UI. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or dusty greens to balance its inherent warmth. For accessibility, black text provides the most legible contrast on this specific hex code.
Questions about #bd5464
What is #bd5464 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd5464 is rgb(189, 84, 100), in HSL hsl(351, 44%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 47%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bd5464?
Is #bd5464 suitable for web interface backgrounds?
It works best as a textured, secondary accent rather than a full-page background, as its saturated tone can easily overwhelm user interfaces. Pair #bd5464 with neutral whites or light grays to ground the design and prevent visual fatigue for your users.
Is #bd5464 readable on white or black?
#bd5464 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.