#BD4950
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Indianred.
About #BD4950
The hex code #BD4950 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Indianred. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 73, and 80.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 61% magenta, 58% yellow, and 26% black. With a hue angle of 356.4 degrees, it sits comfortably in the red spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BD4950
RGB189, 73, 80
HSL356.4°, 46.8%, 51.4%
CMYK0%, 61%, 58%, 26%
HSV356.4°, 61.4%, 74.1%
LAB47.2, 47.2, 20.5
XYZ24.8, 16.2, 9.4
Decimal12405072
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.96:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.23:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.74:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.60:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BD4950;
}
.text-color {
color: #BD4950;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BD4950;
}