#BF302D Hex Color
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Bright and saturated, #bf302d is a strong red with a warm, slightly earthy undertone. It reads bold without tipping into neon, so it shines in small doses: buttons, sale tags, sports branding. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.7:1 contrast. Try pairing it with deep teal or charcoal instead of the usual neutrals. The hex code #bf302d sits between brick and scarlet.
Questions about #bf302d
What is #bf302d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf302d is rgb(191, 48, 45), in HSL hsl(1, 62%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 76%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf302d?
Deep teal, warm cream, and charcoal all balance the intensity of #bf302d. Skip bright oranges and pinks, which blur the line between this red and its neighbors.
Is #bf302d readable on white or black?
#bf302d has a 5.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.