#BE8E8C Hex Color
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#be8e8c is a warm, dusty red with ashy pink undertones and very low saturation. Its mellow lightness softens the urgency associated with red, making it useful for romance, food packaging, sales, or entertainment accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy; black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #be8e8c
What is #be8e8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be8e8c is rgb(190, 142, 140), in HSL hsl(2, 28%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 26%, 25%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #be8e8c?
#be8e8c works well with charcoal, cream, and deep burgundy, which reinforce its warm, dusty character without making the palette feel overly sweet. This balance suits packaging, editorial layouts, and romantic interface details.
Is #be8e8c readable on white or black?
#be8e8c has a 2.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.