What color is #BE555E?

#BE555E is a medium red. In RGB it is rgb(190, 85, 94), and in HSL hsl(355, 45%, 54%).

Is #BE555E accessible as text?

On white, #BE555E has a contrast ratio of 4.52:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 4.65:1 (passes). For text placed on #BE555E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #BE555E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-700 (#BB4D00).

What colors go well with #BE555E?

#BE555E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #55BEB6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #BE555E below.

Is #BE555E good for buttons?

#BE555E works for buttons; black text has the higher contrast, so prefer it for labels.

Is #BE555E the same as CSS indianred?

No — #BE555E is not the CSS named color indianred, but indianred (#CD5C5C) is the closest CSS named color.

#BE555E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #BE555E

Not just a swatch — here's how #BE555E works with other colors. Named schemes with #BE555E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BE555E Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Indian Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #BE555E Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 Accent #979664 Secondary #3C3833

Indian Red anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BE555E Secondary #7C4828 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Indian Red plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #BE555E Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Indian Red sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #BE555E Secondary #C29A9B Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Indian Red is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Indian Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #BE555E actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 84/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 45/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 43/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 66/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 69/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 48/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 95/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 19/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #BE555E with

Pale Violet Red Peru Tiffany Blue Gainsboro Espresso

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 4.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #EFE0E1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #BE6F55 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #BE555E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #BE555E;
  --color-base-rgb: 190 85 94;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(58.4% 0.135 17.0);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E3;
  --color-200: #E8C4C7;
  --color-300: #D59B9F;
  --color-400: #BE747A;
  --color-500: #A25359;
  --color-600: #7D454A;
  --color-700: #5A3538;
  --color-800: #3B2627;
  --color-900: #25191A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  indian-red: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E3',
    200: '#E8C4C7',
    300: '#D59B9F',
    400: '#BE747A',
    500: '#A25359',
    600: '#7D454A',
    700: '#5A3538',
    800: '#3B2627',
    900: '#25191A',
  },
}

$base: #BE555E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E3;
$base-200: #E8C4C7;
$base-300: #D59B9F;
$base-400: #BE747A;
$base-500: #A25359;
$base-600: #7D454A;
$base-700: #5A3538;
$base-800: #3B2627;
$base-900: #25191A;
$base-hover: #A03D45;
$base-subtle: #E8D0D2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#BE555E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59B9F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE747A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A25359",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D454A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3538",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2627",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#25191A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #BE555E

Color Lab

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