#BD7373 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated red feels understated and calm rather than loud. Because it is so muted, #bd7373 works best as a supporting tone or background color rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with charcoal or soft creams, providing enough contrast for black text to remain legible. The hex code #bd7373 brings a warm, matte aesthetic to designs requiring a subtle touch.
Questions about #bd7373
What is #bd7373 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd7373 is rgb(189, 115, 115), in HSL hsl(0, 36%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 39%, 26%.
What colors pair best with #bd7373?
This muted red functions best when grounded by neutral, earthy tones to maintain its understated quality. Pair #bd7373 with charcoal for strong, readable text, or use soft, creamy off-whites to enhance the warmth of the palette without creating harsh visual conflict.
Is #bd7373 readable on white or black?
#bd7373 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.86:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.