#BE4645 Hex Color
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#be4645 is a saturated brick red with warm terracotta undertones. It reads bold without tipping into alarm, which makes it a strong accent for buttons, sales banners, or autumn palettes. It flatters deep green and charcoal more than stark neutrals. White text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.1:1, so small labels stay readable.
Questions about #be4645
What is #be4645 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be4645 is rgb(190, 70, 69), in HSL hsl(0, 48%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 64%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #be4645?
White text reads most clearly on #be4645, with a contrast ratio of about 5.1:1. That clears WCAG AA for body text, so small labels and button text stay readable.
What colors pair well with #be4645?
It looks grounded next to deep green, charcoal, and warm cream. Pairing it with pure white can wash it out, so tinted neutrals keep its earthy character intact.
Is #be4645 readable on white or black?
#be4645 has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.