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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BF4A77 — Brick Red
#BF4A77 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 337° 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 #BF4A77
- fbf4f6
- efd1dc
- e3aec2
- d68ca8
- ca698e
- be4674
- 9e375f
- 7b2b4a
- 581f35
- 361320
- 13070b
Color schemes using #BF4A77
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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#BF4A77 FAQ
What color is #BF4A77?
#BF4A77 is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 337 degrees, 48% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BF4A77?
#BF4A77 is rgb(191, 74, 119) in RGB, hsl(337, 48%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 38%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BF4A77?
White text on this background reaches 4.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.46:1.
What colors go well with #BF4A77?
Its direct complement is #4ABF92. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4ABF58 and #4AB2BF gives you contrast without the vibration.