#BF4A33 Hex Color
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#bf4a33 is a saturated, warm brick red with earthy terracotta undertones and moderate lightness. Its strong presence suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent beside cream, charcoal, or dark navy. White text has about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #bf4a33.
Questions about #bf4a33
What is #bf4a33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf4a33 is rgb(191, 74, 51), in HSL hsl(10, 58%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 73%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf4a33?
Does #bf4a33 read as a warm or cool color?
#bf4a33 reads as a warm color because its saturated red base leans toward earthy orange and terracotta rather than blue or purple, giving it an energetic yet grounded character in branding, interfaces, and seasonal palettes.
Is #bf4a33 readable on white or black?
#bf4a33 has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.