#BF4D3B Hex Color
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#bf4d3b is a saturated, warm red with earthy terracotta and brick undertones. Its moderate lightness brings energy and confidence without pure scarlet’s sharpness. Use it as a focused accent or call-to-action color in rustic, food, sports, and autumn palettes. The hex code #bf4d3b supports readable white text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #bf4d3b
What is #bf4d3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf4d3b is rgb(191, 77, 59), in HSL hsl(8, 53%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 69%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf4d3b?
#bf4d3b pairs well with navy, muted teal, cream, and charcoal because its warm, earthy red gains contrast from cooler or darker partners without losing its grounded character in branding and editorial palettes.
Is #bf4d3b warm or cool?
#bf4d3b reads warm because its red base leans toward orange, while its moderate lightness and strong saturation give it a lively, substantial presence on screen rather than a soft pastel feel. It becomes more rustic beside cream or brown and sharper beside cool blue.
Where does #bf4d3b work best in a palette?
Use #bf4d3b as a 10% accent or focused call-to-action rather than a full-page background; its strong saturation draws attention quickly while its moderate darkness can feel heavy across large areas.
Is #bf4d3b readable on white or black?
#bf4d3b has a 4.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.