#BE004E Hex Color
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#be004e is a saturated, medium-dark red with a vivid magenta undertone and strong visual presence. Its warm, energetic character suits calls to action, sports graphics, romance, and entertainment branding. Use this hex code as a focused accent or button color rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast, supporting accessible body text.
Questions about #be004e
What is #be004e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be004e is rgb(190, 0, 78), in HSL hsl(335, 100%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 59%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be004e?
#be004e pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, and muted sage, which temper its saturated magenta-red character without making the palette dull and give its intensity room to lead visually. Use those quieter tones for surfaces or supporting text, then reserve this shade for accents and high-attention elements.
Is #be004e readable on white or black?
#be004e has a 6.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.