Beet Red
Also known as: Brown Magenta, Atlas Red, Burgundy Orchid, Inescapable Lover
Beet Red brings a confident and commanding feel to any palette. This rich red is a natural fit for call-to-action buttons and food branding. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (9.70:1, passes WCAG AA).
Beet Red color codes
- HEX
- #7E203F
- RGB
- rgb(126, 32, 63)
- RGBA
- rgba(126, 32, 63, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(340, 59%, 31%)
- HSV
- hsv(340, 75%, 49%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 75%, 50%, 51%)
- LAB
- lab(29.4 42.2 5.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(40.5% 0.130 5.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: brown#A52A2A · ΔE 15.2
- RAL 4004 — Claret violet#691639 · ΔE 5.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Beet Red works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Beet Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Beet Red by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 9.70:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 2.17:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Best text color on a Beet Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Beet Red
Beet Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beet Red
Beet Red triad
Similar colors
- Flirt#7A2E4D · ΔE 4.5
- Macabre#880033 · ΔE 4.5
- Siren#69293B · ΔE 4.9
- Merlot#730039 · ΔE 5.0
- Bordeaux#7B002C · ΔE 5.1
- Berry#990F4B · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Beet Red is closest to Cape Verde.
Beet Red FAQs
What color is Beet Red?
Beet Red is a dark red with the hex code #7E203F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 340°, 59% saturation, and 31% lightness.
What is the hex code for Beet Red?
The hex code for Beet Red is #7E203F. In RGB it's rgb(126, 32, 63), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 75%, 50%, 51%).
What colors go well with Beet Red?
Beet Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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