#BF385D Hex Color
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#bf385d is a saturated, lush red with strong magenta undertones. Because of its high intensity, this shade works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It creates a striking contrast against dark grays or charcoal tones. With a 5.3:1 contrast ratio, white text remains legible, making this hex code an effective choice for bold call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #bf385d
What is #bf385d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf385d is rgb(191, 56, 93), in HSL hsl(344, 55%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 51%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf385d in a design scheme?
Is #bf385d readable on white or black?
#bf385d has a 5.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.