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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE374F — Brick Red
#AE374F is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 348° 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 #AE374F
- fbf3f5
- f0d0d6
- e5acb7
- da8899
- ce657a
- c3415b
- a23349
- 7e2839
- 5b1d29
- 371119
- 130609
Color schemes using #AE374F
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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#AE374F FAQ
What color is #AE374F?
#AE374F is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 348 degrees, 52% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE374F?
#AE374F is rgb(174, 55, 79) in RGB, hsl(348, 52%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 68%, 55%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE374F?
White text on this background reaches 6.07:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.46:1.
What colors go well with #AE374F?
Its direct complement is #37AE97. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #37AE5B and #378BAE gives you contrast without the vibration.