#BE7776 Hex Color
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This dusty red offers a muted, earthy warmth that feels restrained rather than aggressive. Because it is highly unsaturated, #be7776 works best as a supporting background tone or a subtle accent rather than a primary brand color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals, as black text meets accessibility standards on this surface. Use it when you need a touch of calm color without the intensity of a bright red.
Questions about #be7776
What is #be7776 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be7776 is rgb(190, 119, 118), in HSL hsl(1, 36%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 38%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #be7776?
Because #be7776 is an unsaturated, earthy tone, it works exceptionally well with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate. If you need more contrast, it also pairs effectively with cool, desaturated blues or soft creams to keep the overall palette feeling grounded and sophisticated.
Is #be7776 readable on white or black?
#be7776 has a 3.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.08:1 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.