#BF3C2B Hex Color
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#bf3c2b is a warm, saturated red with strong orange undertones and a bold, energetic presence. Its fairly dark, lush tone suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents. Use it sparingly as a dominant background because its intensity can overwhelm. White text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #bf3c2b.
Questions about #bf3c2b
What is #bf3c2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf3c2b is rgb(191, 60, 43), in HSL hsl(7, 63%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 77%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf3c2b?
#bf3c2b pairs well with charcoal and muted cream, which temper its intensity, while navy adds a darker, cooler counterpoint for editorial layouts, packaging, and branded interfaces that need contrast without harsh black.
Is #bf3c2b readable on white or black?
#bf3c2b has a 5.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.