#BE3231 Hex Color
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Bold and warm, #be3231 is a saturated medium-dark red with a slightly muted, earthy edge. Its strong presence suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents. Use the hex code #be3231 as a focused accent against cream, charcoal, or navy rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #be3231
What is #be3231 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be3231 is rgb(190, 50, 49), in HSL hsl(0, 59%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 74%, 25%.
Is #be3231 a warm or cool red?
#be3231 reads as a warm red because its slightly earthy, muted character feels less blue and more grounded than a cool crimson; that warmth gives it an energetic, confident mood without the sharper look of a bright primary red.
What colors pair well with #be3231?
Is #be3231 readable on white or black?
#be3231 has a 5.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.