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#BF5340 color code is #BF5340. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bf5340.

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#BF5340 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BF5340 is 0.1763. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.64:1 against white and 4.53:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BF5340 on white4.64:1AA
The quick brown fox
#BF5340 on black4.53:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #BF53404.64:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #BF53404.53:1AA

#BF5340 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BF5340?+
The hex code for #BF5340 is #BF5340. In RGB it's rgb(191, 83, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(9, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #BF5340?+
#BF5340 in RGB is (191, 83, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(191, 83, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #BF5340?+
#BF5340 converts to CMYK(0%, 57%, 66%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BF5340.
Is #bf5340 a warm or cool color?+
#BF5340 (#BF5340) is a warm red — its hue sits at 9° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bf5340 belong to?+
#BF5340 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 9°, 50%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #bf5340 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BF5340 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.64:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bf5340?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BF5340 (#BF5340) is 4103 C Terracotta, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BF5340 in design

Practical guidance for using #bf5340 (#BF5340) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BF5340 is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BF5340 (#BF5340) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BF5340 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #bf5340 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BF5340 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.