#BE5656 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #be5656 channels the warmth of terracotta without being too intense. This mellow red brings stability to rustic designs and food branding, making it an excellent choice for a secondary accent color. Because it maintains strong contrast, black text remains legible when placed directly over it. The hex code for this grounded, warm red is #be5656.
Questions about #be5656
What is #be5656 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be5656 is rgb(190, 86, 86), in HSL hsl(0, 44%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 55%, 25%.
What colors pair well with the #be5656 terracotta shade?
Use #be5656 alongside muted neutrals like charcoal or soft creams to ground its inherent warmth. For a more vibrant, complementary scheme, this shade sits beautifully against deep teals or muted olive greens, creating a sophisticated contrast that feels both organic and intentional.
Is #be5656 readable on white or black?
#be5656 has a 4.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.65:1 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.