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Pottery Red (#BD5338)

Luminance: 17% · Nearest standard name: Pottery Red

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POTTERY RED
#BD5338
rgb(189, 83, 56) · hsl(12°, 54%, 48%)
HEX#BD5338
RGB189, 83, 56
HSL12°, 54%, 48%
HSV / HSB12°, 70%, 74%
CMYK (Print)0%, 56%, 70%, 26%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#BD5338#38A2BC

Analogous

#BC3860#BD5338#BC9538

Triadic

#BD5338#38BC53#5338BC

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)4.71:1

Sample text rendered with #BD5338 on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)3.79:1

Sample text rendered with #BD5338 on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Pottery Red (#BD5338)

Pottery Red (#BD5338) is a distinct shade within the Rose & Red chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 17% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#BD5338
RGB Space189, 83, 56
HSL Values12°, 54%, 48%
HSV / HSB12°, 70%, 74%
CMYK Ink0%, 56%, 70%, 26%
TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Pottery Red

Geometric intervals calculated from #BD5338 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#38A2BC

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Pottery Red with its polar opposite (#38A2BC) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#BC3860 · #BC9538

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Pottery Red for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#38BC95 · #3860BC

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Pottery Red, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#38BC53 · #5338BC

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#60BC38 · #38A2BC · #9538BC

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Pottery Red

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 54% and lightness of 48%, Pottery Red (#BD5338) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Radiates high energy, urgency, passionate emotion, and dramatic visual power. Commands immediate human attention.

Optimal Industry Verticals

E-Commerce Flash Sales, Fitness Apparel, Gaming HUDs, Food & Beverage. Combining Pottery Red with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Pottery Red

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-bd5338: #BD5338;
  --color-bd5338-rgb: 189, 83, 56;
  --color-bd5338-hsl: 12deg 54% 48%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'bd5338': '#BD5338',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pottery Red (#BD5338)

Authoritative answers covering Pottery Red color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Pottery Red (#BD5338)?
Pottery Red is defined by the HEX code #BD5338. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:189, G:83, B:56. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:12°, Saturation:54%, Lightness:48%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 12°, 70%, 74%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:56%, Y:70%, K:26%.
Does Pottery Red (#BD5338) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Pottery Red achieves a contrast ratio of 4.71:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 3.79:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Pottery Red (#BD5338)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #BD5338 is #38A2BC. When placed side-by-side, #BD5338 and #38A2BC create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Pottery Red in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a saturation of 54% and lightness of 48%, Pottery Red (#BD5338) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.
How can I copy and export Pottery Red into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Pottery Red in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #BD5338; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Pottery Red using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Pottery Red (#BD5338) belong to?
Pottery Red belongs to the Rose & Red family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Rose & Red Color Guide.