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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE4B4F — Brick Red
#BE4B4F is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 358° 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 #BE4B4F
- fbf4f4
- efd1d2
- e2afb0
- d68c8f
- c96a6d
- bd474b
- 9d383c
- 7a2c2f
- 582021
- 351314
- 130707
Color schemes using #BE4B4F
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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#BE4B4F FAQ
What color is #BE4B4F?
#BE4B4F is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 47% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE4B4F?
#BE4B4F is rgb(190, 75, 79) in RGB, hsl(358, 47%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 58%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE4B4F?
White text on this background reaches 4.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.31:1.
What colors go well with #BE4B4F?
Its direct complement is #4BBEBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4BBE81 and #4B88BE gives you contrast without the vibration.