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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BA5166 — Brick Red
#BA5166 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 348° 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 #BA5166
- fbf4f5
- edd3d8
- e0b1ba
- d38f9d
- c56e7f
- b84c62
- 983d4f
- 772f3e
- 55222c
- 34151b
- 120709
Color schemes using #BA5166
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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#BA5166 FAQ
What color is #BA5166?
#BA5166 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 348 degrees, 43% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BA5166?
#BA5166 is rgb(186, 81, 102) in RGB, hsl(348, 43%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 45%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BA5166?
White text on this background reaches 4.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.46:1.
What colors go well with #BA5166?
Its direct complement is #50B9A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #50B970 and #509AB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.