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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CA0C1C — Cherry Red
#CA0C1C is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 355° 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 #CA0C1C
- fef1f2
- fcc4c9
- f998a0
- f66c77
- f43f4e
- f11325
- c90c1c
- 9d0915
- 71070f
- 440409
- 180103
Color schemes using #CA0C1C
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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#CA0C1C FAQ
What color is #CA0C1C?
#CA0C1C is a shade of cherry red in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 89% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CA0C1C?
#CA0C1C is rgb(202, 12, 28) in RGB, hsl(355, 89%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 94%, 86%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CA0C1C?
White text on this background reaches 5.86:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.58:1.
What colors go well with #CA0C1C?
Its direct complement is #0CCABB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0CCA5B and #0C7BCA gives you contrast without the vibration.