#BE1F51 Hex Color
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#be1f51 is a saturated, medium-dark red with a warm berry undertone and strong visual force. The hex code suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and romance-led accents, but its intensity can overwhelm when used across large surfaces. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal or pale pink; white text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #be1f51
What is #be1f51 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be1f51 is rgb(190, 31, 81), in HSL hsl(341, 72%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 57%, 25%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #be1f51?
The #be1f51 color pairs well with charcoal for a softer high-contrast layout, while pale pink or muted sage can temper its heat in branding palettes. It also works against warm cream when white feels too stark.
Does #be1f51 read as a warm or cool color?
The #be1f51 color reads warm because its strong red base carries a noticeable berry undertone, while its moderate darkness keeps the shade grounded rather than sugary or pastel in surrounding palettes. High saturation gives it urgency, so it usually works better as an accent than a quiet background.
Is #be1f51 readable on white or black?
#be1f51 has a 5.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.50:1 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.