Information about #BE290E color

#BE290E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #BE290E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(190, 41, 14) (74.5% red, 16.1% green, 5.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 58 / 69 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#BE290E is a maximally vivid earthy red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Lemon Iced Tea (#BD3000). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vintage Red (#AF2413) and Chilli Pepper (#C11B17).

In RGB terms — rgb(190, 41, 14) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 6.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.5:1. No one has named #BE290E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#BE290E color variations

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#BE290E 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 #BE290E

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

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Red Cola color link
Red Cola

#B62020

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Murdoc Red color link
Murdoc Red

#BC161C

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Rust color link
Rust

#B7410E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#BE290E
  • RGB190, 41, 14
  • CMYK0, 58, 69, 25
  • CSSrgb(190, 41, 14)
  • HSL9°, 86%, 40%
  • HSL Precise9.205°, 86.275%, 40%
  • HSV9°, 93%, 75%
  • HSB9°, 93%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.745
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • GLSLvec3(0.745, 0.161, 0.055)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.745, 0.161, 0.055, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.745, 0.161, 0.055)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB74.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDBE290E
  • DECIMAL ID12462350
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01