#BF4F43 Hex Color
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#bf4f43 is a warm, fairly saturated red with mellow terracotta and brick undertones. Its medium depth brings energy and confidence without the sharpness of a bright scarlet. Use it as a supporting brand tone, autumn accent, or food and hospitality color. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast here, enough for WCAG AA body text. The hex code for this color is #bf4f43.
Questions about #bf4f43
What is #bf4f43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf4f43 is rgb(191, 79, 67), in HSL hsl(6, 49%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 65%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf4f43?
The strongest pairings for #bf4f43 use charcoal, cream, muted olive, or dusty blue to temper its warmth while keeping its earthy, grounded character clear in branding, packaging, and editorial layouts. Use lighter neutrals when the red needs breathing room.
Is #bf4f43 readable on white or black?
#bf4f43 has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.