#BF565D Hex Color
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This muted brick red carries a dusty, terracotta warmth that feels grounded and rustic rather than aggressive. Because #bf565d is desaturated, it avoids the harshness of primary reds, making it a reliable accent color for autumn-inspired palettes. Pair it with soft, muted greens to create a balanced, earthy contrast. With sufficient contrast for readability, black text works well against this shade.
Questions about #bf565d
What is #bf565d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf565d is rgb(191, 86, 93), in HSL hsl(356, 45%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 51%, 25%.
What colors pair well with the #bf565d brick red?
Is #bf565d considered a warm or cool color?
#bf565d is fundamentally a warm color due to its strong terracotta and red base. However, its significant desaturation pulls it away from aggressive, fiery warmth, resulting in a restrained, grounded appearance that feels approachable rather than intense.
Is #bf565d readable on white or black?
#bf565d has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.