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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE233A — Cardinal
#BE233A is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #BE233A
- fdf2f4
- f5cad1
- eea3ae
- e77b8b
- e05368
- d82c46
- b42137
- 8c1a2b
- 65121f
- 3d0b13
- 160407
Color schemes using #BE233A
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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#BE233A FAQ
What color is #BE233A?
#BE233A is a shade of cardinal in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 69% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BE233A?
#BE233A is rgb(190, 35, 58) in RGB, hsl(351, 69%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 82%, 69%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE233A?
White text on this background reaches 6.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.49:1.
What colors go well with #BE233A?
Its direct complement is #23BEA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #23BE59 and #2387BE gives you contrast without the vibration.