What color is #BF5540?

#BF5540 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(191, 85, 64), and in HSL hsl(10, 50%, 50%).

Is #BF5540 accessible as text?

On white, #BF5540 has a contrast ratio of 4.58:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #BF5540, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BF5540?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #BF5540?

#BF5540 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #40AABF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BF5540 below.

Is #BF5540 good for buttons?

#BF5540 works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #BF5540 the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BF5540 is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BF5540 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BF5540

Not just a swatch — here's how #BF5540 works with other colors. Named schemes with #BF5540 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BF5540 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Indian Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BF5540 Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959665 Secondary #3B3833

Indian Red anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BF5540 Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Indian Red plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BF5540 Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Indian Red sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BF5540 Secondary #C19A91 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Indian Red is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Indian Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BF5540 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 90/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 44/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 94/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 68/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 48/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 96/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 17/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BF5540 with

Blush Pink Brass Verdigris Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFDFDC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BF8040 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #BF5540 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BF5540;
  --color-base-rgb: 191 85 64;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.0% 0.141 32.9);
  --color-50: #FCF5F3;
  --color-100: #F5E3E0;
  --color-200: #EBC9C2;
  --color-300: #D8A297;
  --color-400: #C27D70;
  --color-500: #A65D4E;
  --color-600: #804C42;
  --color-700: #5C3A33;
  --color-800: #3C2824;
  --color-900: #251A18;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FCF5F3',
    100: '#F5E3E0',
    200: '#EBC9C2',
    300: '#D8A297',
    400: '#C27D70',
    500: '#A65D4E',
    600: '#804C42',
    700: '#5C3A33',
    800: '#3C2824',
    900: '#251A18',
  },
}

$base: #BF5540;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F3;
$base-100: #F5E3E0;
$base-200: #EBC9C2;
$base-300: #D8A297;
$base-400: #C27D70;
$base-500: #A65D4E;
$base-600: #804C42;
$base-700: #5C3A33;
$base-800: #3C2824;
$base-900: #251A18;
$base-hover: #994433;
$base-subtle: #E7CFCA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BF5540",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F5E3E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC9C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D8A297",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C27D70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A65D4E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#804C42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3A33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3C2824",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251A18",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BF5540

Color Lab

Pairs with #BF5540

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