Beet Wave

Also known as: Rubylicious, Ruby Dust, Exotic Liras, Vampire Fangs

Beet Wave is a medium, lively red that reads as passionate and urgent. It shines in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.96:1, passes WCAG AA).

Beet Wave color codes

HEX
#D4265D
RGB
rgb(212, 38, 93)
RGBA
rgba(212, 38, 93, 1)
HSL
hsl(341, 70%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(341, 82%, 83%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82%, 56%, 17%)
LAB
lab(47.9 67.3 14.9)
OKLCH
oklch(57.2% 0.207 9.3)

Color intelligence

sRGB safeShifts in CMYK print

Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 9.0
  • RAL 3018 — Strawberry red#D14152 · ΔE 6.7 · 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 Wave 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Beet Wave

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Beet Wave 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 4.96:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 4.23:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Beet Wave background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Beet Wave

Beet Wave with its complement

Soft neighbors of Beet Wave

Beet Wave triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Beet Wave is closest to Dark Cyan.

Beet Wave FAQs

What color is Beet Wave?

Beet Wave is a medium red with the hex code #D4265D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 341°, 70% saturation, and 49% lightness.

What is the hex code for Beet Wave?

The hex code for Beet Wave is #D4265D. In RGB it's rgb(212, 38, 93), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 82%, 56%, 17%).

What colors go well with Beet Wave?

Beet Wave 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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