#BD4259 Color Information

Hex color code: #BD4259

A subtle red shade, #BD4259 appears as (189, 66, 89) in RGB and (349°, 48%, 50%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

Try:
Color NameIndian Red
HEX
#BD4259
RGB
189, 66, 89
HSL
349°, 48%, 50%
CMYK
0%, 65%, 53%, 26%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #BD4259;
background-color: #BD4259;
border-color: #BD4259;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #BD4259;
border: 2px solid #BD4259;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#BD4259]
text-[#BD4259]
border-[#BD4259]
shadow-[0_0_10px_BD4259]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #BD4259, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #BD4259; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #BD4259; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #BD4259; background-color: #BD425915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #BD425920; border-left: 4px solid #BD4259; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #BD4259; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #BD4259 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

189, 66, 89

Red: 189 / Green: 66 / Blue: 89

HSL

349°, 48%, 50%

Hue: 349° / Saturation: 48% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 65%, 53%, 26%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 65% / Yellow: 53% / Key: 26%

What color is #BD4259?

#BD4259 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #BD4259 to RGB:

rgb(189, 66, 89)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #BD4259 to HSL:

hsl(349, 48%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #BD4259 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 65%, 53%, 26%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle red tone, #BD4259 has RGB (189, 66, 89) and HSL (349°, 48%, 50%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #BD4259 is #42BDA6, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #BD4296.

Use #BD4259 in CSS: color: #BD4259 or background-color: #BD4259. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #BD4259

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.09:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD4259?

#BD4259 is a gentle red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #BD4259?

#BD4259 in RGB is (189, 66, 89) - 189 red, 66 green, and 89 blue.

How to use #BD4259 in CSS?

Use #BD4259 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #BD4259?

#42BDA6 (complementary), #BD4296 (analogous), and #842E3E (lighter shade) work well with #BD4259.