#BF413B Hex Color
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Not a fire-truck red, #bf413b leans earthy, closer to brick red or terracotta. Strong saturation at a mid lightness gives it warmth without the noise of a pure red. White text clears AA on this hex code at about 5.2:1, so it holds up behind buttons and small labels. Pair it with navy or cream, and treat it as an accent rather than a full background, where it can feel heavy.
Questions about #bf413b
What is #bf413b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf413b is rgb(191, 65, 59), in HSL hsl(3, 53%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 69%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf413b?
Cream and navy balance the warmth of #bf413b, while sage or olive pushes it toward a rustic autumn feel. Avoid sitting it next to pure reds, which flatten its terracotta undertone.
Can white text be used on #bf413b?
Yes. White text on #bf413b reaches about 5.2:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Black text falls short, so keep buttons and labels white on this shade.
Is #bf413b readable on white or black?
#bf413b has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.