#BE6950 Hex Color
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A mellow, earthen red with terracotta warmth. #be6950 reads softer than a true red because of its gray undertones, so it works well as a supporting tone in branding or as a calm background behind dark type. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast. It flatters deep teals and olive greens.
Questions about #be6950
What is #be6950 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be6950 is rgb(190, 105, 80), in HSL hsl(14, 46%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 58%, 25%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #be6950?
#be6950 pairs well with deep teal, olive green, and cream. Its muted, earthy quality keeps combinations calm, so avoid pairing it with bright saturated reds or oranges that compete for attention.
Is #be6950 readable on white or black?
#be6950 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.32:1 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.