#BD5533 Hex Color
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The hex code #bd5533 creates a fairly saturated, warm reddish tone with earthy orange undertones and moderate lightness. Its mellow intensity brings energy and urgency without the sharpness of bright scarlet. Use it as a supporting brand color or bold accent in food, sports, sales, and emergency designs. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, suitable for small body copy.
Questions about #bd5533
What is #bd5533 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd5533 is rgb(189, 85, 51), in HSL hsl(15, 58%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 73%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd5533?
Is #bd5533 a warm or cool color?
The #bd5533 hex color reads as warm because its red base shifts toward orange rather than blue, giving the shade earthy energy and a grounded feel instead of the sharper impact associated with bright scarlet.
Is #bd5533 readable on white or black?
#bd5533 has a 4.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.51:1 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.