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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C70F2B — Cherry Red
#C70F2B is a mid-tone 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 #C70F2B
- fef1f3
- fbc5cd
- f799a8
- f46e82
- f1425c
- ee1737
- c60f2a
- 9b0c21
- 6f0818
- 43050e
- 180205
Color schemes using #C70F2B
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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#C70F2B FAQ
What color is #C70F2B?
#C70F2B is a shade of cherry red in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 86% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C70F2B?
#C70F2B is rgb(199, 15, 43) in RGB, hsl(351, 86%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 92%, 78%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C70F2B?
White text on this background reaches 5.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.53:1.
What colors go well with #C70F2B?
Its direct complement is #0FC7AC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0FC74F and #0F87C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.