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Beet Red

Beet red is a dark, moody shade of red with soft purple undertones. This brooding hue is a mainstay in the world of fashion, and used often in cosmetics. If you’re not sure how to wear vibrant red, you’re not alone. This color is as tricky as it is popular, especially when it comes to choosing clothing and cosmetics. If your complexion has warm undertones, choose a red with hints of warm orange and browns. Cool complexions look better in cool “true reds” with blue undertones. When wearing beet red, you can’t go wrong by making it the statement shade in an otherwise neutral outfit. As with skin tone, match clothing undertones for a put-together look. Feeling brave? This shade of red looks vibrant and on-trend when paired with earth tones like mustard yellow and camel, metallic silver, and just about any shade of pink. Looking for a monochromatic palette? Pair this hue with other shades of soft purple.

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What is the hex code?

The hex code for beet red is #7A1F3D. Similar hex codes include #AD1C42 (crimson) and #C21E56 (rose red).


What color is beet red?

Beet red is a bright and vibrant shade of red with soft purple undertones.


What is the history?

Red is one of the earliest recorded colors used, with roots in prehistoric art by the ancient Egyptians, Mayans, Romans, and Chinese. During the Renaissance era, it became associated with nobility and, in the early 1900s, it became the color of revolution in communist countries.


What is the color meaning and symbolism of this hue?

Western countries associate red with love, passion, and romance, while it’s considered a lucky hue among Asian nations. Colloquially, beet red is used to describe the flushed face of anger or embarrassment.


What colors go best with beet red?

Beet red looks vibrant and on-trend when paired with earth tones, like mustard yellow and camel, metallic silver, and just about any shade of pink. It also pairs nicely with various shades of light purple.

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Beet Red vs Rose Red
Rose red is a brighter, more energetic shade with soft magenta undertones. Used sparingly, this rosy hue looks amazing in outdoor settings, such as patios and front porches for a pop of liveliness.
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Beet Red vs Burgundy
Burgundy is a truer red with soft purplish-brown undertones. Hunter green and turquoise pair nicely with this shade.
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Beet Red vs Crimson
Crimson is a brighter shade of red that leans more toward purple on the color wheel. This color looks nice as accents, including throws, pillows, sheets, and curtains.

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