#BD2449

A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.

About #BD2449

The hex code #BD2449 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Brown. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 36, and 73.

Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 81% M, 61% Y, and 26% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#BD2449
RGB189, 36, 73
HSL345.5°, 68.0%, 44.1%
CMYK0%, 81%, 61%, 26%
HSV345.5°, 81.0%, 74.1%
LAB42.1, 60.4, 18.1
XYZ22.8, 12.6, 7.5
Decimal12395593

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

5.98:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.51:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.71:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.99:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #BD2449; }
.text-color { color: #BD2449; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #BD2449; }

Similar Colors

Brown
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