#BE3159 Hex Color
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#be3159 is a saturated, warm red with raspberry and pink undertones. Its medium-dark value feels bold and energetic, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, romance, and vivid accents. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full-page background. The hex code #be3159 supports clear white body text at about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #be3159
What is #be3159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be3159 is rgb(190, 49, 89), in HSL hsl(343, 59%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 53%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be3159?
Is #be3159 readable on white or black?
#be3159 has a 5.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.