#BE6159 Hex Color
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This mellow brick red feels grounded and stable, avoiding the aggressive intensity of pure crimson. Because of its desaturated, earthy character, #be6159 works well as a supporting accent in rustic or traditional color palettes. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals for balanced contrast. Since it maintains readable contrast against black text, you can use it for buttons or smaller design elements without accessibility concerns.
Questions about #be6159
What is #be6159 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be6159 is rgb(190, 97, 89), in HSL hsl(5, 44%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 53%, 25%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #be6159?
This earthy tone pairs beautifully with muted teal for a balanced contrast that feels natural and professional. It also works well alongside warm charcoal or soft cream shades when you need to maintain readability for buttons or UI accents.
Is #be6159 readable on white or black?
#be6159 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.