#BF2256 Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, #bf2256 is a medium-dark red with rich raspberry undertones and a warm, energetic finish. Its intensity brings urgency, passion, and excitement to branding, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and calls to action. Use it as a strong accent with charcoal or soft cream; white text achieves about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade of red is #bf2256.
Questions about #bf2256
What is #bf2256 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf2256 is rgb(191, 34, 86), in HSL hsl(340, 70%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 55%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf2256?
#bf2256 pairs especially well with charcoal, cream, and warm neutrals because its saturated raspberry-red character stays vivid beside subdued tones without losing warmth, making these combinations useful for bold buttons, headlines, sports graphics, and branded accents.
Does #bf2256 read as a warm or cool color?
#bf2256 reads as a warm red because its strong raspberry and magenta undertones balance a vivid red base, giving it an energetic rather than muted character in most palettes, while cream or pale beige can make the shade feel softer and more approachable.
Is #bf2256 readable on white or black?
#bf2256 has a 5.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.