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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B34D5E — Brick Red
#B34D5E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 350° 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 #B34D5E
- faf4f5
- ecd3d8
- deb3ba
- d0929c
- c2717e
- b45061
- 95404e
- 74323d
- 54242c
- 33161b
- 120809
Color schemes using #B34D5E
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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#B34D5E FAQ
What color is #B34D5E?
#B34D5E is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 40% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B34D5E?
#B34D5E is rgb(179, 77, 94) in RGB, hsl(350, 40%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 47%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B34D5E?
White text on this background reaches 5.07:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.14:1.
What colors go well with #B34D5E?
Its direct complement is #4DB3A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4DB36F and #4D91B3 gives you contrast without the vibration.