#BE4760 Hex Color
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A bold brick red with warm terracotta undertones, the hex code #be4760 works hardest as an accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. White text reads clearly on it at about 4.9:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small buttons and labels. Pair it with cream or muted navy for balance in sales and sports designs.
Questions about #be4760
What is #be4760 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be4760 is rgb(190, 71, 96), in HSL hsl(347, 48%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 49%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be4760?
Cream, warm beige, and muted navy all balance #be4760 without dulling its saturation. Against charcoal it reads warmer and richer, so use light neutrals nearby to keep the red from feeling heavy.
Where does #be4760 work best in a design?
Use it as a small accent or call-to-action color in the 10% slot of a 60/30/10 palette. At larger sizes it can feel loud and slightly muddy, so it flatters sports and sales branding more than long-form layouts.
Is #be4760 readable on white or black?
#be4760 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.