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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C94052 — Brick Red
#C94052 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 352° 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.
#c94052
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Tints and shades of #C94052
- fcf3f4
- f1ced3
- e7aab2
- dd8591
- d26170
- c83c4f
- a62f3f
- 822531
- 5d1a23
- 381015
- 140608
Color schemes using #C94052
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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#C94052 FAQ
What color is #C94052?
#C94052 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 352 degrees, 56% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C94052?
#C94052 is rgb(201, 64, 82) in RGB, hsl(352, 56%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 68%, 59%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C94052?
White text on this background reaches 4.84:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.34:1.
What colors go well with #C94052?
Its direct complement is #40C9B7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #40C972 and #4097C9 gives you contrast without the vibration.