#BE0123 Hex Color
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#be0123 is a highly saturated, intense red that demands immediate attention. Due to its high chroma, this shade works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or crisp white text, which remains highly readable against this bold hue. The hex code for this powerful red is #be0123.
Questions about #be0123
What is #be0123 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be0123 is rgb(190, 1, 35), in HSL hsl(349, 99%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 82%, 25%.
How can I use #be0123 effectively in a design layout?
Apply #be0123 sparingly as a 10% accent color to guide the eye toward specific interactive elements like call-to-action buttons. Because it carries high visual weight, avoid using it for large backgrounds, which can overwhelm the user and make text difficult to read.
Is #be0123 readable on white or black?
#be0123 has a 6.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.