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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C52D07 — Mahogany
#C52D07 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #C52D07
- fef3f0
- fdcfc3
- fbaa96
- fa8568
- f8613b
- f63c0e
- ce2f07
- a02506
- 731a04
- 461003
- 190601
Color schemes using #C52D07
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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#C52D07 FAQ
What color is #C52D07?
#C52D07 is a shade of mahogany in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 93% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C52D07?
#C52D07 is rgb(197, 45, 7) in RGB, hsl(12, 93%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 77%, 96%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C52D07?
White text on this background reaches 5.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.75:1.
What colors go well with #C52D07?
Its direct complement is #079FC5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #07C58C and #0740C5 gives you contrast without the vibration.