#BF3B44 Hex Color
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#bf3b44 is a saturated, warm red with a grounded brick and terracotta cast. Its strong mid-dark value brings energy and urgency without feeling neon. Use the hex code as a focused accent, call-to-action color, or rustic brand detail. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #bf3b44
What is #bf3b44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf3b44 is rgb(191, 59, 68), in HSL hsl(356, 53%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 64%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf3b44?
#bf3b44 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted navy, which temper its saturation while keeping the palette grounded without competing with its warm terracotta undertone or making the interface feel overly bright. Use cream for softer editorial layouts and navy for stronger contrast.
Is #bf3b44 readable on white or black?
#bf3b44 has a 5.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.