Information about #BE8279 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #BE8279 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(190, 130, 121) — 74.5% red, 51% green, 47.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 24 / 27 / 25. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #BE8279 reads as a moderately toned warm red and has a delicate, washed-out lightness. Expect to see shades like this in minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Brownish Pink (#C27E79). Slightly further away sit Old Rose (#C08081) and Brandy Rose (#B6857A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(190, 130, 121)), which gives #BE8279 its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #BE8279: 6.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.2:1 for white. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#BE8279 color variations

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#BE8279 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #BE8279

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Old Rose color link
Old Rose

#C08081

Brandy Rose color link
Brandy Rose

#B6857A

Ash Rose color link
Ash Rose

#B5817D

Bonanza color link
Bonanza

#B77D6E

Dusty Rose color link
Dusty Rose

#C0737A

Dirty Pink color link
Dirty Pink

#CA7B80

Pink Bow color link
Pink Bow

#C48189

Old Pink color link
Old Pink

#C77986

Light Taupe color link
Light Taupe

#B38B6D

Autumn Beige color link
Autumn Beige

#AF8D7A

#BE8279 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BE8279
  • RGB190, 130, 121
  • CMYK0, 24, 27, 25
  • HSL8°, 35%, 61%
  • HSL Precise7.826°, 34.673%, 60.98%
  • HSV8°, 36%, 75%
  • HSB8°, 36%, 75%
  • HEX IDBE8279
  • DECIMAL ID12485241
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.5%
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