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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BE555E — Brick Red
#BE555E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 355° 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 #BE555E
- fbf4f4
- eed2d4
- e1b0b4
- d48e94
- c76c73
- ba4a53
- 9b3b43
- 792e34
- 572125
- 351417
- 120708
Color schemes using #BE555E
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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#BE555E FAQ
What color is #BE555E?
#BE555E is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 45% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BE555E?
#BE555E is rgb(190, 85, 94) in RGB, hsl(355, 45%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 55%, 51%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BE555E?
White text on this background reaches 4.52:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.65:1.
What colors go well with #BE555E?
Its direct complement is #55BEB6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #55BE81 and #5592BE gives you contrast without the vibration.