#BF0043 Hex Color
An intense, beaming red with punchy energy
This saturated red demands attention with its intense, beaming character. Because #bf0043 is so dominant, it works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a full background. Pair it with soft, muted greys to ground the energy. White text is highly readable against this hex code, maintaining a solid 6.4:1 contrast ratio that keeps your typography clear and accessible in any design.
Questions about #bf0043
What is #bf0043 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf0043 is rgb(191, 0, 67), in HSL hsl(339, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 65%, 25%.
How can I effectively balance the intensity of #bf0043 in a layout?
Because #bf0043 is a dominant and beaming red, it functions best as a small, high-impact accent color covering roughly 10% of your interface. You should ground this energy by pairing it with neutral, soft shades like charcoal or light greys.
Is #bf0043 readable on white or black?
#bf0043 has a 6.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 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.