#BF503D Hex Color
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#bf503d is a warm, moderately saturated red with earthy terracotta and brown undertones. Its grounded character adds energy without the harshness of vivid scarlet, making it effective for food branding, autumn palettes, sports graphics, and bold accents. Pair it with navy or cream. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #bf503d.
Questions about #bf503d
What is #bf503d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf503d is rgb(191, 80, 61), in HSL hsl(9, 52%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 68%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #bf503d?
Does #bf503d feel warm or cool?
#bf503d reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by earthy brown and terracotta undertones, giving designs approachable energy and autumn character rather than the sharper, more urgent feel of vivid scarlet.
Is #bf503d readable on white or black?
#bf503d has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.