#BF422A Hex Color
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Warm and saturated, #bf422a is a bold brick red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its strong, moderately bright finish brings energy, urgency, and rustic confidence to branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use the hex code as a focused accent or call to action, pairing it with charcoal for grounded contrast. White text reads clearly at about 5.2:1.
Questions about #bf422a
What is #bf422a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf422a is rgb(191, 66, 42), in HSL hsl(10, 64%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 78%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf422a?
#bf422a pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted sage, and dark navy because these quieter colors temper its high saturation while preserving its earthy warmth in brand palettes and interfaces. Use one as a background, then reserve the red for buttons or focal details.
Is #bf422a readable on white or black?
#bf422a has a 5.21:1 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.