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#BE506C color code is #BE506C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #be506c.

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#BE506C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #BE506C is 0.1777. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.61:1 against white and 4.55:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#BE506C on white4.61:1AA
The quick brown fox
#BE506C on black4.55:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #BE506C4.61:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #BE506C4.55:1AA

#BE506C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #BE506C?+
The hex code for #BE506C is #BE506C. In RGB it's rgb(190, 80, 108), and in HSL it's hsl(345, 46%, 53%).
What is the RGB value of #BE506C?+
#BE506C in RGB is (190, 80, 108). Written in CSS: rgb(190, 80, 108).
What is the CMYK value of #BE506C?+
#BE506C converts to CMYK(0%, 58%, 43%, 25%) for print. Hex equivalent is #BE506C.
Is #be506c a warm or cool color?+
#BE506C (#BE506C) is a warm red — its hue sits at 345° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #be506c belong to?+
#BE506C belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 345°, 46%, 53% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #be506c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#BE506C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.61:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #be506c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #BE506C (#BE506C) is 7418 C Dark Rose, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #BE506C in design

Practical guidance for using #be506c (#BE506C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#BE506C is highly versatile in UI — readable in both directions (4.6:1 vs white, 4.5:1 vs black). Use it for body text, button fills, borders, or accents in either light or dark themes.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #BE506C (#BE506C) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#BE506C flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #be506c can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#BE506C works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.