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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C64A2F — Vermilion
#C64A2F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #C64A2F
- fcf4f3
- f3d4cd
- eab3a7
- e19281
- d8725b
- d05135
- ad4129
- 873220
- 612417
- 3b160e
- 150805
Color schemes using #C64A2F
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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#C64A2F FAQ
What color is #C64A2F?
#C64A2F is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 62% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C64A2F?
#C64A2F is rgb(198, 74, 47) in RGB, hsl(11, 62%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 63%, 76%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C64A2F?
White text on this background reaches 4.75:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.42:1.
What colors go well with #C64A2F?
Its direct complement is #2FAAC6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2FC696 and #2F5FC6 gives you contrast without the vibration.