#BF5A5A Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #bf5a5a is a muted red with terracotta and dusty rose undertones. This hex code brings grounded energy to rustic branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and warm accents. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #bf5a5a
What is #bf5a5a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf5a5a is rgb(191, 90, 90), in HSL hsl(0, 44%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 53%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf5a5a?
#bf5a5a pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted blue because those tones sharpen its dusty warmth, soften its moderate intensity, and keep the palette grounded without competing for attention visually. A cream background makes it especially effective for packaging and editorial layouts.
Is #bf5a5a readable on white or black?
#bf5a5a has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.