Color #BF4E2D Color / Colour Code #BF4E2D
This page shows the hex color code for color #bf4e2d (#BF4E2D). The colour is a red tone with 62% saturation and 46% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #BF4E2D against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#BF4E2D paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 344, 14, and 44 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 14, 134, and 254 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #BF4E2D
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 14 and saturation at 62%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 14 to 59 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 14 with its complement at 194 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #BF4E2D
Lightness variations at hue 14 and 62% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #BF4E2D
Design Use Cases for #BF4E2D
Vibrant Brand Color
#BF4E2D has a strong 62% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 46% lightness, #BF4E2D is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#BF4E2D falls in the red spectrum (hue 14). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #BF4E2D (hue 14) to its complement at hue 194. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 44. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bf4e2d, #2d9cbe);
CSS Code for #BF4E2D
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #BF4E2D based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #BF4E2D (#BF4E2D)
#BF4E2D is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 191 red, 78 green, and 45 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 14 degrees with 62% saturation and 46% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #BF4E2D is 108/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 59% magenta, 76% yellow, and 25% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #BF4E2D against white is 4.84:1 and against black is 4.34:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 32% lightness.
The complementary colour #2D9CBE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #BF4E2D. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #BE2D53 and #BE972D, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #BF4E2D
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #BF4E2D?
- #BF4E2D is Color #BF4E2D, a red color (colour) with RGB(191, 78, 45), HSL(14, 62%, 46%), and CMYK(0%, 59%, 76%, 25%). Its perceived brightness is 108/255.
- Is #BF4E2D accessible for text?
- Against white, #BF4E2D has a contrast ratio of 4.84:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.34:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #BF4E2D?
- The complementary colour is #2D9CBE (hue 194). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #BE2D53 and #BE972D. The triadic palette adds #2DBE4F and #4F2DBE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #BF4E2D in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #bf4e2d; or rgb(191, 78, 45); or hsl(14, 62%, 46%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 14 62% 46%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.