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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE452D — Rust
#BE452D is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 10° 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 #BE452D
- fcf4f3
- f3d3cd
- eab2a7
- e19181
- d8705b
- d04e35
- ad3f29
- 873120
- 612317
- 3b150e
- 150705
Color schemes using #BE452D
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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#BE452D FAQ
What color is #BE452D?
#BE452D is a shade of rust in the red family. It has a hue of 10 degrees, 62% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BE452D?
#BE452D is rgb(190, 69, 45) in RGB, hsl(10, 62%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 64%, 76%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE452D?
White text on this background reaches 5.15:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.08:1.
What colors go well with #BE452D?
Its direct complement is #2DA6BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2DBE8E and #2D5DBE gives you contrast without the vibration.