#BF6171 Hex Color
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Not a bright alarm red, #bf6171 is a muted brick red with dusty pink undertones. Its low saturation and mid lightness keep it mellow and grounded, which suits rustic branding and autumn palettes better than vivid reds. Black text holds about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio on it, so it can back small body copy. Pair it with deep teal to keep designs from reading muddy.
Questions about #bf6171
What is #bf6171 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf6171 is rgb(191, 97, 113), in HSL hsl(350, 42%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 41%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf6171?
Deep teal is the strongest partner for #bf6171, since the cool contrast keeps the red from turning muddy. It also sits well with sage and warm creams in rustic or autumn layouts.
Is #bf6171 readable on white or black?
#bf6171 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.