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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE4E41 — Brick Red
#BE4E41 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 6° 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 #BE4E41
- fbf4f4
- efd4d1
- e3b3ae
- d7928b
- cb7268
- bf5145
- 9f4136
- 7c332a
- 59241e
- 361612
- 130807
Color schemes using #BE4E41
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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#BE4E41 FAQ
What color is #BE4E41?
#BE4E41 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 49% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE4E41?
#BE4E41 is rgb(190, 78, 65) in RGB, hsl(6, 49%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 59%, 66%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE4E41?
White text on this background reaches 4.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.36:1.
What colors go well with #BE4E41?
Its direct complement is #41B1BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #41BE8C and #4173BE gives you contrast without the vibration.