#BF3030 Hex Color
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A saturated, warm red with strong presence, #bf3030 creates urgency and energy without the brightness of a lighter scarlet. Its medium-dark value suits calls to action, sales graphics, sports branding, and small accents against pale neutrals. White text reads clearly on this color, with about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this red is #bf3030.
Questions about #bf3030
What is #bf3030 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf3030 is rgb(191, 48, 48), in HSL hsl(0, 60%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 75%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf3030?
#bf3030 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and pale gray, which soften its intensity while preserving a grounded look; muted teal or blue-green can add contrast without competing with the red’s strong warmth.
What is #bf3030 used for in design?
#bf3030 suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and small interface accents because its saturated, medium-dark red feels urgent and energetic without the neon brightness of lighter scarlet tones.
Is #bf3030 readable on white or black?
#bf3030 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.