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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C8140E — Cherry Red
#C8140E is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 2° 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 #C8140E
- fef1f1
- fbc7c5
- f89c99
- f5726d
- f24741
- ef1d15
- c7140e
- 9b100b
- 700b08
- 440705
- 180202
Color schemes using #C8140E
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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#C8140E FAQ
What color is #C8140E?
#C8140E is a shade of cherry red in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 87% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C8140E?
#C8140E is rgb(200, 20, 14) in RGB, hsl(2, 87%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 90%, 93%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C8140E?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #C8140E?
Its direct complement is #0EC2C8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0EC871 and #0E65C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.