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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE423C — Brick Red
#BE423C is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 3° 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 #BE423C
- fbf4f3
- f0d1d0
- e5afac
- da8c88
- ce6a65
- c34841
- a23933
- 7e2c28
- 5b201d
- 371311
- 130706
Color schemes using #BE423C
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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#BE423C FAQ
What color is #BE423C?
#BE423C is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 52% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE423C?
#BE423C is rgb(190, 66, 60) in RGB, hsl(3, 52%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 68%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE423C?
White text on this background reaches 5.21:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.03:1.
What colors go well with #BE423C?
Its direct complement is #3CB7BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CBE83 and #3C76BE gives you contrast without the vibration.