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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD4772 — Brick Red
#BD4772 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 338° 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 #BD4772
- fbf4f6
- efd1dc
- e2afc2
- d68ca7
- c96a8d
- bd4772
- 9d385d
- 7a2c49
- 582034
- 351320
- 13070b
Color schemes using #BD4772
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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#BD4772 FAQ
What color is #BD4772?
#BD4772 is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 338 degrees, 47% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD4772?
#BD4772 is rgb(189, 71, 114) in RGB, hsl(338, 47%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 62%, 40%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD4772?
White text on this background reaches 4.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.31:1.
What colors go well with #BD4772?
Its direct complement is #47BD92. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47BD57 and #47ADBD gives you contrast without the vibration.