Closest to Medium Violet Red
#BE185D
Color conversions
Reference values for common CSS, design, and accessibility formats.
| Format | Value | Preview | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | BE185D | ||
| HEX with # | #BE185D | ||
| RGB | rgb(190, 24, 93) | ||
| RGBA | rgba(190, 24, 93, 1) | ||
| HSL | hsl(335.06 77.57% 41.96%) | ||
| HSLA | hsla(335.06, 77.57%, 41.96%, 1) | ||
| HSV | hsv(335.06, 87.37%, 74.51%) | ||
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 87.37%, 51.05%, 25.49%) | ||
| OKLCH | oklch(52.46% 0.199 3.96) |
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Suggested pairings
Split-complementary
Try this combo as a gradientUse this color in CSS
--color: #BE185D;
bg-[#be185d]
Accessibility quick-check
White text
6.04:1
AA normal
Black text
3.48:1
AA large
Reference notes
#BE185D is a balanced, saturated rose color closest to Medium Violet Red. The color has RGB channels of 190, 24, and 93; in HSL terms, it is centered near 335 degrees with 78% saturation and 42% lightness. In a design system, this warm reading is a useful shortcut for deciding whether the color should act as a primary accent, a supporting surface, or a quiet divider. The safest usage pattern is to test it against both light and dark surfaces, then reserve the weaker text pairing for decoration rather than essential labels. If the color feels too forceful at full strength, the lighter, darker, and desaturated variants usually provide a calmer path for production UI. For editorial or product interfaces, reserve the most saturated use for accents and repeat softer variants in borders, labels, or background fills. This makes it useful for badges, highlights, product accents, and moments where quick recognition matters. In CSS systems, define it as a custom property first so variations, shadows, and gradients can stay consistent.