#BE535D Hex Color
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#be535d is a warm, mellow red with muted terracotta and brick undertones. Its moderate lightness and restrained saturation create grounded energy rather than a loud, vivid punch. Use it as a supporting brand tone, warm accent, or autumn-focused surface. The hex code #be535d supports black text at about 4.6:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #be535d
What is #be535d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be535d is rgb(190, 83, 93), in HSL hsl(354, 45%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 51%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be535d?
Muted warm neutrals, navy, and dark olive pair well with #be535d, giving its dusty red base structure without making the palette feel overly sweet, bright, or visually busy in most layouts. Use navy for stronger contrast, or charcoal for a softer interface pairing.
Is #be535d readable on white or black?
#be535d has a 4.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.58:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.