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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C24C5E — Brick Red
#C24C5E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #C24C5E
- fbf4f5
- efd1d5
- e3aeb6
- d78b96
- cb6877
- bf4557
- 9f3646
- 7c2a37
- 591e27
- 361218
- 130708
Color schemes using #C24C5E
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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#C24C5E FAQ
What color is #C24C5E?
#C24C5E is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 49% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C24C5E?
#C24C5E is rgb(194, 76, 94) in RGB, hsl(351, 49%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 52%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C24C5E?
White text on this background reaches 4.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.49:1.
What colors go well with #C24C5E?
Its direct complement is #4CC2B0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4CC276 and #4C99C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.