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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C1535A — Brick Red
#C1535A is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 356° 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 #C1535A
- fbf4f4
- efd1d3
- e2afb2
- d68c91
- c96a70
- bd474f
- 9d383f
- 7a2c31
- 582023
- 351315
- 130708
Color schemes using #C1535A
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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#C1535A FAQ
What color is #C1535A?
#C1535A is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 47% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C1535A?
#C1535A is rgb(193, 83, 90) in RGB, hsl(356, 47%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 53%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C1535A?
White text on this background reaches 4.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.65:1.
What colors go well with #C1535A?
Its direct complement is #53C1B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #53C182 and #5391C1 gives you contrast without the vibration.