#BD5042
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Indianred.
About #BD5042
The hex code #BD5042 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Indianred. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 80, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 58% M, 65% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
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#BD5042
RGB189, 80, 66
HSL6.8°, 48.2%, 50.0%
CMYK0%, 58%, 65%, 26%
HSV6.8°, 65.1%, 74.1%
LAB48.2, 43.0, 30.1
XYZ24.8, 16.9, 7.1
Decimal12406850
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.78:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.39:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.57:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.73:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BD5042;
}
.text-color {
color: #BD5042;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BD5042;
}