#BF1700 Hex Color
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#bf1700 is a saturated, dark-leaning red with warm orange undertones and strong visual weight. Its vivid intensity brings urgency, passion, and speed to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and alerts. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. White text reaches about a 6.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #bf1700.
Questions about #bf1700
What is #bf1700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf1700 is rgb(191, 23, 0), in HSL hsl(7, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 100%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf1700 in a design?
#bf1700 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted olive because these tones temper its heat without competing with its strong saturation. Use charcoal for structure and cream for breathing room.
Is #bf1700 readable on white or black?
#bf1700 has a 6.29:1 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.