#BF1514 Hex Color
An intense and aggressive primary red
#bf1514 is a highly saturated, aggressive red that commands immediate attention. Its intensity makes it better suited for a 10% accent color rather than a large background, where it can easily overwhelm the viewer. Pair this bold shade with cool grays or off-whites to balance its heat. The hex code for this powerful red is #bf1514, which offers excellent readability with white text.
Questions about #bf1514
What is #bf1514 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf1514 is rgb(191, 21, 20), in HSL hsl(0, 81%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 90%, 25%.
How can I balance the intensity of #bf1514 in a layout?
Since #bf1514 is a visually demanding red, limit its application to small UI elements like notification badges, buttons, or call-to-action icons. Pair it with neutral cool grays or crisp off-whites to ground the color and ensure high readability.
Is #bf1514 suitable for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #bf1514 for body text or large backgrounds because its high saturation will strain the eyes and compromise accessibility. It functions effectively as a bold accent color but lacks the necessary contrast ratio to serve as a primary font color.
Is #bf1514 readable on white or black?
#bf1514 has a 6.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.