#BE2B17 Hex Color
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#be2b17 is an intense, saturated red with warm, earthy undertones. Because it commands immediate attention, this shade works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft, muted grays or charcoals to ground its high energy. With a contrast ratio of 5.9:1 against white, this hex code remains legible for text in UI designs.
Questions about #be2b17
What is #be2b17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be2b17 is rgb(190, 43, 23), in HSL hsl(7, 78%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 88%, 25%.
What colors pair well with the intense red of #be2b17?
This shade works effectively when balanced by charcoal or soft neutral grays that ground its high energy. Because #be2b17 commands immediate visual attention, using it as a secondary accent against these muted tones creates a sophisticated, modern palette.
Is #be2b17 readable on white or black?
#be2b17 has a 5.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.