#BD7465 Hex Color
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#bd7465 is a dusty, unsaturated red with a matte, mellow finish. It offers a muted alternative to high-energy crimson, making it ideal for branding that values subtlety over aggression. Use this shade as a background color where you need high readability, as black text provides strong contrast against its warm surface. It works best paired with desaturated blues or soft greys to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #bd7465
What is #bd7465 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd7465 is rgb(189, 116, 101), in HSL hsl(10, 40%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 47%, 26%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #bd7465?
Because #bd7465 is a desaturated red, it pairs best with cool neutrals like slate blue or charcoal to avoid appearing muddy. It works well against white text for high readability, while pairing it with deep forest greens enhances its natural, earthy appeal in modern design.
Is #bd7465 readable on white or black?
#bd7465 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.