#BF2A41 Hex Color
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#bf2a41 is a saturated, medium-dark red with a slight berry undertone. Its strong chroma brings urgency and energy to calls to action, sports branding, and sales graphics, while its darker value keeps it polished. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal or warm cream. The hex code is #bf2a41, and white text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #bf2a41
What is #bf2a41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf2a41 is rgb(191, 42, 65), in HSL hsl(351, 64%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 66%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf2a41?
#bf2a41 pairs well with charcoal and warm cream, which soften its saturated berry-red energy without competing for attention; muted sage or dusty mauve can also create a quieter, more layered palette.
Does #bf2a41 read as a warm or cool red?
#bf2a41 reads as a slightly cool red because its berry undertone leans toward magenta rather than orange, though its strong saturation and medium-dark value still give it warmth, energy, and visual weight.
Is #bf2a41 readable on white or black?
#bf2a41 has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.