#BF6F5D Hex Color
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This muted brick red carries a dusty, unsaturated quality that feels grounded and rustic. Because of its medium lightness, black text creates enough contrast for readability against this shade. It works best as an accent or a supporting color in warm palettes, as it can feel slightly muddy if used across too large an area. The hex code for this color is #bf6f5d.
Questions about #bf6f5d
What is #bf6f5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bf6f5d is rgb(191, 111, 93), in HSL hsl(11, 43%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 51%, 25%.
Does #bf6f5d work well as a primary background color?
Using #bf6f5d as a large-scale background can feel slightly muddy or overwhelming. It functions most effectively as an accent color or a supporting tone, allowing its rustic character to provide warmth without dominating the overall visual hierarchy of your design.
What colors pair best with #bf6f5d?
Is #bf6f5d readable on white or black?
#bf6f5d has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.