#BE2F59 Hex Color
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A saturated, raspberry red, #be2f59 commands attention with its intense, bold character. Designers should use this hex code as a targeted accent rather than a dominant background, as its strength can overpower layouts. It pairs well with cool, muted neutrals to balance its heat. With a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it maintains excellent readability for buttons and key UI components.
Questions about #be2f59
What is #be2f59 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be2f59 is rgb(190, 47, 89), in HSL hsl(342, 60%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 53%, 25%.
How should #be2f59 be used in a professional layout?
Use #be2f59 as a targeted accent for buttons or key call-to-action elements rather than a background. Because of its intensity, this hue works best when balanced against charcoal or cool, soft grays to ground the layout.
Is #be2f59 readable on white or black?
#be2f59 has a 5.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.74:1 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.