analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE4D4B — Brick Red
#BE4D4B is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #BE4D4B
- fbf4f4
- efd2d1
- e2b0af
- d68e8c
- c96b6a
- bd4947
- 9d3a38
- 7a2d2c
- 582120
- 351413
- 130707
Color schemes using #BE4D4B
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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#BE4D4B FAQ
What color is #BE4D4B?
#BE4D4B is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 47% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE4D4B?
#BE4D4B is rgb(190, 77, 75) in RGB, hsl(1, 47%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 59%, 61%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE4D4B?
White text on this background reaches 4.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.35:1.
What colors go well with #BE4D4B?
Its direct complement is #4BBCBE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4BBE87 and #4B83BE gives you contrast without the vibration.