#BE5E4D Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, brick red (#be5e4d) carries warm terracotta undertones without shouting. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, and food packaging. Best used as a supporting tone or accent, since full background coverage can read muddy. Black text passes AA contrast on this hex code, so it holds up for buttons and labels.
Questions about #be5e4d
What is #be5e4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be5e4d is rgb(190, 94, 77), in HSL hsl(9, 47%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 59%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be5e4d?
Sage green, cream, and deep teal all flatter the dusty warmth of #be5e4d. For higher contrast, navy makes it read richer than beige, which tends to wash it out.
Is #be5e4d readable on white or black?
#be5e4d has a 4.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.89:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.