#BF645B Hex Color
Muted brick red, earthy and warm
#bf645b is a dusty brick red, muted and matte with a warm terracotta undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base. Pair it with navy for a grounded contrast, or cream for rustic warmth. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.2:1, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #bf645b
What is #bf645b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf645b is rgb(191, 100, 91), in HSL hsl(5, 44%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 52%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf645b?
#bf645b pairs well with navy for a grounded contrast, or with sage and cream for a rustic palette. Skip bright greens next to it, they clash with its muted warmth.
Is #bf645b readable on white or black?
#bf645b has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.18:1 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.