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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE1E28 — Cardinal
#BE1E28 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 356° 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 #BE1E28
- fdf2f3
- f7c9cc
- f0a1a6
- ea7880
- e44f59
- dd2733
- b81d27
- 90161f
- 671016
- 3f0a0d
- 160305
Color schemes using #BE1E28
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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#BE1E28 FAQ
What color is #BE1E28?
#BE1E28 is a shade of cardinal in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 73% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BE1E28?
#BE1E28 is rgb(190, 30, 40) in RGB, hsl(356, 73%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 84%, 79%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE1E28?
White text on this background reaches 6.17:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.41:1.
What colors go well with #BE1E28?
Its direct complement is #1EBEB3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1EBE63 and #1E78BE gives you contrast without the vibration.