#BE4C4B Hex Color

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Warm and fairly saturated, #be4c4b is a mellow red with earthy terracotta undertones. The hex code #be4c4b brings grounded energy to food packaging, rustic interiors, autumn palettes, and bold branding. Use it as a supporting tone or accent beside warm cream and dark charcoal. White text provides about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

Questions about #be4c4b

What is #be4c4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be4c4b is rgb(190, 76, 75), in HSL hsl(1, 47%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 61%, 25%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #be4c4b for a warm palette?
The #be4c4b hex color pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted olive, balancing its earthy terracotta warmth without competing with its saturated red; use cream for backgrounds, charcoal for grounded contrast, and olive for a natural autumn palette.
Is #be4c4b readable on white or black?
#be4c4b has a 4.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.32:1 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.