#BF3759 Hex Color
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This saturated raspberry red demands attention with its intense, beaming presence. Because it is highly pigmented, #bf3759 works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys or deep teals to ground its energy. With a contrast ratio of 5.4:1 against white, this hex code meets accessibility standards for body text when used appropriately in UI design.
Questions about #bf3759
What is #bf3759 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf3759 is rgb(191, 55, 89), in HSL hsl(345, 55%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 53%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf3759 for a balanced design?
Is #bf3759 readable on white or black?
#bf3759 has a 5.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.