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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C7391A — Rust
#C7391A 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 #C7391A
- fdf4f1
- f8d1c8
- f2ae9e
- ed8b75
- e8684b
- e24522
- bd3719
- 932b13
- 6a1f0e
- 401308
- 170703
Color schemes using #C7391A
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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#C7391A FAQ
What color is #C7391A?
#C7391A is a shade of rust in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 77% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C7391A?
#C7391A is rgb(199, 57, 26) in RGB, hsl(11, 77%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 71%, 87%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C7391A?
White text on this background reaches 5.21:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.03:1.
What colors go well with #C7391A?
Its direct complement is #1AA7C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1AC790 and #1A51C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.