#BE9588 Hex Color
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#be9588 is a dusty, unsaturated red with strong ashy undertones. This muted shade feels soft and mellow, making it an excellent base color for spring-themed branding or baby products. Because it is quite desaturated, it can look washed out against white, so pair it with deep charcoal or slate grays for better definition. Black text remains perfectly readable against this hex code, ensuring your copy stays accessible.
Questions about #be9588
What is #be9588 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #be9588 is rgb(190, 149, 136), in HSL hsl(14, 29%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 28%, 25%.
What colors pair best with #be9588?
Because #be9588 is quite desaturated, it requires strong contrast to avoid looking washed out. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate grays to provide necessary definition. Avoid using pure white as a primary background, as the lack of contrast can make the color appear dull.
Is #be9588 readable on white or black?
#be9588 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.84:1 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.