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#BF5940 color code is #BF5940. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #bf5940.

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#BF5940 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BF5940 is 0.1859. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.45:1 against white and 4.72:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BF5940 on white4.45:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#BF5940 on black4.72:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #BF59404.45:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #BF59404.72:1AA

#BF5940 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BF5940?+
The hex code for #BF5940 is #BF5940. In RGB it's rgb(191, 89, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(12, 50%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #BF5940?+
#BF5940 in RGB is (191, 89, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(191, 89, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #BF5940?+
#BF5940 converts to CMYK(0%, 53%, 66%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BF5940.
Is #bf5940 a warm or cool color?+
#BF5940 (#BF5940) is a warm red — its hue sits at 12° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #bf5940 belong to?+
#BF5940 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 12°, 50%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #bf5940 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BF5940 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.45:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #bf5940?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BF5940 (#BF5940) is 4103 C Terracotta, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BF5940 in design

Practical guidance for using #bf5940 (#BF5940) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BF5940 (#BF5940) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 4.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BF5940 (#BF5940) 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

#BF5940 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 — #bf5940 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

#BF5940 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.