#BF3B3D Hex Color
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Close to the fired clay of a brick wall, brick red (#bf3b3d) is a warm, saturated red with earthy undertones. It reads grounded rather than flashy, so it works best as an accent or call to action. White text clears WCAG AA on it.
Questions about #bf3b3d
What is #bf3b3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf3b3d is rgb(191, 59, 61), in HSL hsl(359, 53%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 68%, 25%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What pairs well with brick red #bf3b3d?
Pair #bf3b3d with sage for an earthy, balanced look, or with navy when you want richer contrast than neutrals give. Cream and warm wood tones also flatter its terracotta undertones.
Is #bf3b3d readable on white or black?
#bf3b3d 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.