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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C85B62 — Brick Red
#C85B62 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 356° 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 #C85B62
- fbf4f4
- efd0d2
- e4adb1
- d88a8f
- cc676e
- c1444c
- a0353c
- 7d2a2f
- 5a1e22
- 361215
- 130607
Color schemes using #C85B62
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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#C85B62 FAQ
What color is #C85B62?
#C85B62 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 50% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C85B62?
#C85B62 is rgb(200, 91, 98) in RGB, hsl(356, 50%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 54%, 51%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C85B62?
White text on this background reaches 4.09:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.13:1.
What colors go well with #C85B62?
Its direct complement is #5BC8C1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5BC88A and #5B99C8 gives you contrast without the vibration.