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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C6504E — Brick Red
#C6504E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #C6504E
- fbf4f3
- f0d1d0
- e4aead
- d98b89
- cd6766
- c24442
- a13634
- 7e2a29
- 5a1e1d
- 371212
- 130606
Color schemes using #C6504E
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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#C6504E FAQ
What color is #C6504E?
#C6504E is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 51% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C6504E?
#C6504E is rgb(198, 80, 78) in RGB, hsl(1, 51%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 60%, 61%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C6504E?
White text on this background reaches 4.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.66:1.
What colors go well with #C6504E?
Its direct complement is #4EC4C6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4EC68C and #4E88C6 gives you contrast without the vibration.