#BF3A2B Hex Color
Loud, Bold, and Burning
Reach for this bold red when a sale banner or call-to-action button needs to stop the scroll. #bf3a2b is a strong, saturated shade of red with warm, brick-like undertones that keep it mellow rather than harsh. White text passes contrast checks on the hex code #bf3a2b, so it works behind small body copy. Pair it with deep teal or cream for balance.
Questions about #bf3a2b
What is #bf3a2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf3a2b is rgb(191, 58, 43), in HSL hsl(6, 63%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 77%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf3a2b?
Deep teal, cream, and charcoal all balance this strong red without competing with it. Try #bf3a2b as the ten percent accent in a palette built on off-white and dark green, where it reads rich instead of loud.
Does #bf3a2b read as warm or cool?
It reads warm. The orange-leaning undertones and mid lightness give it a fired-brick character, softer than a pure alarm red but still urgent enough for sale tags and caution accents.
Is #bf3a2b readable on white or black?
#bf3a2b has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.