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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE4941 — Brick Red
#BE4941 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 4° 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 #BE4941
- fbf4f4
- efd3d1
- e3b1ae
- d7908b
- cb6e68
- bf4d45
- 9f3d36
- 7c302a
- 59221e
- 361512
- 130707
Color schemes using #BE4941
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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#BE4941 FAQ
What color is #BE4941?
#BE4941 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 4 degrees, 49% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE4941?
#BE4941 is rgb(190, 73, 65) in RGB, hsl(4, 49%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 62%, 66%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE4941?
White text on this background reaches 4.98:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.22:1.
What colors go well with #BE4941?
Its direct complement is #41B6BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #41BE88 and #4177BE gives you contrast without the vibration.