#BE2C2D Hex Color
Warm, bold red with fiery energy
Strong and warm, #be2c2d is a saturated medium-dark red with a slight orange undertone. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and emergency interfaces. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or cream rather than a full-page background. White text reads clearly, with about 5.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #be2c2d.
Questions about #be2c2d
What is #be2c2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be2c2d is rgb(190, 44, 45), in HSL hsl(360, 62%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 76%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be2c2d?
#be2c2d pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted blue-green tones, which soften its warm intensity while preserving contrast and visual focus in interfaces, packaging, and brand layouts where the red should guide attention without overwhelming surrounding content.
What mood does #be2c2d convey?
#be2c2d conveys urgency, confidence, and warmth through its saturated red appearance and slight orange undertone. It suits calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and other designs that need a compact, energetic accent.
Is #be2c2d readable on white or black?
#be2c2d has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.