#BD6D57
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Sienna.
About #BD6D57
The hex code #BD6D57 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Sienna. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 189, 109, and 87.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 42% M, 54% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#BD6D57
RGB189, 109, 87
HSL12.9°, 43.6%, 54.1%
CMYK0%, 42%, 54%, 26%
HSV12.9°, 54.0%, 74.1%
LAB54.5, 29.5, 26.0
XYZ28.2, 22.4, 11.9
Decimal12414295
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.83:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.49:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.66:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.67:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #BD6D57;
}
.text-color {
color: #BD6D57;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #BD6D57;
}