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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B34D4E — Brick Red
#B34D4E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 359° 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 #B34D4E
- faf4f4
- ecd3d4
- deb3b3
- d09293
- c27172
- b45052
- 954041
- 743233
- 542425
- 331616
- 120808
Color schemes using #B34D4E
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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#B34D4E FAQ
What color is #B34D4E?
#B34D4E is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 359 degrees, 40% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B34D4E?
#B34D4E is rgb(179, 77, 78) in RGB, hsl(359, 40%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 56%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B34D4E?
White text on this background reaches 5.14:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.09:1.
What colors go well with #B34D4E?
Its direct complement is #4DB3B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4DB37E and #4D81B3 gives you contrast without the vibration.