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#A5315C — Brick Red

#A5315C is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 338° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.

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Tints and shades of #A5315C

Color schemes using #A5315C

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

complementary

Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.

split complementary

A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.

triadic

Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.

tetradic

Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.

monochromatic

A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.

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#A5315C FAQ

What color is #A5315C?

#A5315C is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 338 degrees, 54% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #A5315C?

#A5315C is rgb(165, 49, 92) in RGB, hsl(338, 54%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 70%, 44%, 35%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #A5315C?

White text on this background reaches 6.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.19:1.

What colors go well with #A5315C?

Its direct complement is #31A57B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #31A541 and #3196A5 gives you contrast without the vibration.