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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE140E — Ruby
#BE140E is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 2° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #BE140E
- fef1f1
- fbc7c5
- f79d99
- f4726e
- f14842
- ee1e17
- c6150f
- 9b100c
- 6f0c08
- 430705
- 180302
Color schemes using #BE140E
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#BE140E FAQ
What color is #BE140E?
#BE140E is a shade of ruby in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 86% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BE140E?
#BE140E is rgb(190, 20, 14) in RGB, hsl(2, 86%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 89%, 93%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE140E?
White text on this background reaches 6.37:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.3:1.
What colors go well with #BE140E?
Its direct complement is #0EB8BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0EBE6C and #0E60BE gives you contrast without the vibration.