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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C1496F — Brick Red
#C1496F is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 341° 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 #C1496F
- fbf4f6
- efd1da
- e3aebf
- d78ba3
- cb6887
- bf456c
- 9f3657
- 7c2a44
- 591e31
- 36121e
- 13070a
Color schemes using #C1496F
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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#C1496F FAQ
What color is #C1496F?
#C1496F is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 341 degrees, 49% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C1496F?
#C1496F is rgb(193, 73, 111) in RGB, hsl(341, 49%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 62%, 42%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C1496F?
White text on this background reaches 4.72:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.45:1.
What colors go well with #C1496F?
Its direct complement is #49C19B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49C15F and #49ABC1 gives you contrast without the vibration.