Beet Wave
Also known as: Rubylicious , Ruby Dust , Exotic Liras , Vampire Fangs
Part of the red family, Beet Wave pairs a medium base with a passionate and urgent presence. It belongs 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).
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →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
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Beet Wave
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.96:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Beet Wave background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Beet Wave
Beet Wave with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beet Wave
Beet Wave triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Rubylicious #DB1459 · ΔE 1.5
- Debian Red #D70A53 · ΔE 2.4
- Anger #DD0055 · ΔE 2.4
- Love Surge #CE1D51 · ΔE 2.9
- Framboise #E40058 · ΔE 3.0
- Dark Pink #CB416B · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Beet Wave is closest to Dark Cyan .
FAQ
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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