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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BA514A — Brick Red
#BA514A is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 4° 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 #BA514A
- fbf4f4
- eed4d2
- e1b3b0
- d4938e
- c7726c
- ba514a
- 9b413b
- 79332e
- 572421
- 351614
- 120807
Color schemes using #BA514A
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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#BA514A FAQ
What color is #BA514A?
#BA514A is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 4 degrees, 45% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BA514A?
#BA514A is rgb(186, 81, 74) in RGB, hsl(4, 45%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 60%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BA514A?
White text on this background reaches 4.81:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.36:1.
What colors go well with #BA514A?
Its direct complement is #4AB3BA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4ABA8A and #4A7BBA gives you contrast without the vibration.