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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B04F5E — Brick Red
#B04F5E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #B04F5E
- faf4f5
- ecd4d8
- ddb4ba
- cf939c
- c0737f
- b25361
- 93424e
- 73343d
- 52252c
- 32161b
- 120809
Color schemes using #B04F5E
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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#B04F5E FAQ
What color is #B04F5E?
#B04F5E is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 38% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B04F5E?
#B04F5E is rgb(176, 79, 94) in RGB, hsl(351, 38%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 55%, 47%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B04F5E?
White text on this background reaches 5.09:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.13:1.
What colors go well with #B04F5E?
Its direct complement is #4FB0A1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4FB071 and #4F8EB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.