#BF6D5D Hex Color
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Somewhere between weathered brick and dried clay, #bf6d5d is a muted brick red with a dusty, matte finish. Its low saturation keeps it calm where brighter reds shout. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.6:1 contrast, so it works as a background for small body copy. Pair it with deep teal or olive for contrast; against plain cream it can turn flat.
Questions about #bf6d5d
What is #bf6d5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf6d5d is rgb(191, 109, 93), in HSL hsl(10, 43%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 51%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #bf6d5d?
Deep teal, olive, and dark navy all give #bf6d5d a strong counterpoint without fighting its muted warmth. Avoid soft creams and beiges as backgrounds, which can make the red look flat and muddy.
Is #bf6d5d readable on white or black?
#bf6d5d has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.