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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B85169 — Brick Red
#B85169 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 346° 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 #B85169
- fbf4f6
- edd3d9
- dfb2bc
- d2909f
- c46f83
- b74e66
- 973e53
- 763041
- 55232e
- 33151c
- 12070a
Color schemes using #B85169
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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#B85169 FAQ
What color is #B85169?
#B85169 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 346 degrees, 42% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B85169?
#B85169 is rgb(184, 81, 105) in RGB, hsl(346, 42%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 43%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B85169?
White text on this background reaches 4.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.42:1.
What colors go well with #B85169?
Its direct complement is #51B8A0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #51B86D and #519DB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.