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#C7403D — Brick Red

#C7403D 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 #C7403D

Color schemes using #C7403D

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#C7403D FAQ

What color is #C7403D?

#C7403D is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 55% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #C7403D?

#C7403D is rgb(199, 64, 61) in RGB, hsl(1, 55%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 68%, 69%, 22%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #C7403D?

White text on this background reaches 4.97:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.23:1.

What colors go well with #C7403D?

Its direct complement is #3DC4C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3DC784 and #3D80C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.