analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BD5142 — Brick Red
#BD5142 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 7° 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 #BD5142
- fbf5f4
- efd4d1
- e3b4ae
- d6948c
- ca7469
- be5446
- 9e4337
- 7b352b
- 58261f
- 361713
- 130807
Color schemes using #BD5142
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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#BD5142 FAQ
What color is #BD5142?
#BD5142 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 48% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BD5142?
#BD5142 is rgb(189, 81, 66) in RGB, hsl(7, 48%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 65%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BD5142?
White text on this background reaches 4.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.42:1.
What colors go well with #BD5142?
Its direct complement is #42AEBD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42BD8E and #4271BD gives you contrast without the vibration.