#BF4040 Hex Color
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This strong brick red carries an intense, saturated energy perfect for high-impact calls to action. The hex code #bf4040 reads warm and grounded, making it an excellent choice for accent buttons rather than full-page backgrounds. It pairs well with charcoal or soft grays to avoid becoming overwhelming. Because it holds a contrast ratio of 5.2:1 against white, it remains readable when used for text.
Questions about #bf4040
What is #bf4040 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf4040 is rgb(191, 64, 64), in HSL hsl(0, 50%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 66%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf4040 for a balanced design?
This brick red pairs best with neutral tones like charcoal or soft silver to ground its high energy. Because #bf4040 is so saturated, using it against muted, desaturated backgrounds prevents the interface from feeling visually overwhelming or chaotic.
Is #bf4040 readable on white or black?
#bf4040 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 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.