#BF3F11 Hex Color
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A saturated, mid-dark red with a burnt orange undertone, #bf3f11 carries the heat of rust and fire without pure red’s sharpness. The hex code works hardest as an accent or call to action, since at full background scale it turns loud. White text on it hits about 5.3:1, enough for AA body copy. Try it against deep teal for a pairing that feels less expected than navy.
Questions about #bf3f11
What is #bf3f11 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf3f11 is rgb(191, 63, 17), in HSL hsl(16, 84%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 91%, 25%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bf3f11?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream all balance its heat. Teal sits near the opposite side of the color wheel, which makes this red feel even more intense. Warm neutrals like sand mute it gently for food or packaging design.
Is #bf3f11 readable on white or black?
#bf3f11 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.