#BF003C Hex Color
An aggressive and high-intensity red
This high-intensity red commands attention with its aggressive, saturated tone. As a powerful accent color, #bf003c draws the eye immediately, making it perfect for call-to-action buttons or alert states. It is too intense for large background areas but pairs well with charcoal or soft cream. Because this hex code offers a 6.4:1 contrast ratio, white text remains highly legible against it.
Questions about #bf003c
What is #bf003c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf003c is rgb(191, 0, 60), in HSL hsl(341, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 69%, 25%.
What are the best design uses for #bf003c?
#bf003c acts as a powerful accent color that demands attention, making it the ideal choice for call-to-action buttons or urgent alerts. Because of its intensity, use it sparingly against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or soft white to keep designs legible.
Is #bf003c readable on white or black?
#bf003c has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.