#BF452A Hex Color
An intense, earthy terracotta with heat
This bold, earthy terracotta carries a high level of saturation, making it an intense choice for UI accents rather than full backgrounds. The hex code #bf452a pairs well with cool teals or soft creams to balance its heat. It works best as a 10 percent accent, providing just enough visual urgency for calls to action while maintaining legible contrast with white text.
Questions about #bf452a
What is #bf452a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf452a is rgb(191, 69, 42), in HSL hsl(11, 64%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 78%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #bf452a for UI design?
Is #bf452a suitable for large blocks of text?
#bf452a is generally too intense and saturated for large bodies of text, as it can cause eye strain. It is best reserved for 10 percent accents or specific UI elements where you need to draw immediate attention.
Is #bf452a readable on white or black?
#bf452a has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.