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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CA535B — Brick Red
#CA535B 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 #CA535B
- fbf3f4
- f0cfd2
- e5acaf
- da888d
- cf646b
- c44049
- a3323a
- 7f272d
- 5b1c20
- 371114
- 140607
Color schemes using #CA535B
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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#CA535B FAQ
What color is #CA535B?
#CA535B is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 53% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CA535B?
#CA535B is rgb(202, 83, 91) in RGB, hsl(356, 53%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 59%, 55%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CA535B?
White text on this background reaches 4.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.9:1.
What colors go well with #CA535B?
Its direct complement is #53CAC2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #53CA87 and #5397CA gives you contrast without the vibration.