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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE481E — Rust
#BE481E is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 16° 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 #BE481E
- fdf5f2
- f7d5c9
- f0b6a1
- ea9678
- e4774f
- dd5727
- b8461d
- 903716
- 672710
- 3f180a
- 160803
Color schemes using #BE481E
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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#BE481E FAQ
What color is #BE481E?
#BE481E is a shade of rust in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 73% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BE481E?
#BE481E is rgb(190, 72, 30) in RGB, hsl(16, 73%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 62%, 84%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE481E?
White text on this background reaches 5.08:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.14:1.
What colors go well with #BE481E?
Its direct complement is #1E93BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1EBE98 and #1E43BE gives you contrast without the vibration.