#BE3F3E Hex Color
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This saturated terracotta red feels grounded yet intense. Because of its weight and warmth, #be3f3e works best as a 10% accent rather than a full background, where it can easily overwhelm a layout. It pairs well with muted teals for contrast. With a contrast ratio of 5.3:1 against white, the hex code #be3f3e remains accessible for readability when used for button text or call-to-action highlights.
Questions about #be3f3e
What is #be3f3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be3f3e is rgb(190, 63, 62), in HSL hsl(0, 51%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 67%, 25%.
How should I use #be3f3e in a UI layout?
#be3f3e is best reserved for 10% accent elements, such as call-to-action buttons or highlights, rather than large background areas. Its high saturation and weight can easily overwhelm a layout if used too liberally across a page.
What colors pair well with #be3f3e?
Is #be3f3e readable on white or black?
#be3f3e has a 5.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.