#BE3C04 Hex Color
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#be3c04 is a burnt red-orange with real heat behind it. Strong saturation and a darker base keep it bold without tipping into neon, though at full background scale it can crowd a layout. It earns its keep as an accent: buttons, sale badges, sports branding. Pair it with deep teal or warm cream for balance. White text on #be3c04 hits about 5.5:1 contrast, so it passes AA even for small type.
Questions about #be3c04
What is #be3c04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be3c04 is rgb(190, 60, 4), in HSL hsl(18, 96%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 98%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be3c04?
Is #be3c04 readable on white or black?
#be3c04 has a 5.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 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.