analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CB3A4A — Brick Red
#CB3A4A is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 353° 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.
#cb3a4a
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Tints and shades of #CB3A4A
- fcf3f4
- f2ced2
- e8a9b0
- de848e
- d45f6c
- cb3a4a
- a82d3b
- 83232e
- 5e1921
- 390f14
- 140507
Color schemes using #CB3A4A
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.
Nearby colors
#CB3A4A FAQ
What color is #CB3A4A?
#CB3A4A is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 58% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CB3A4A?
#CB3A4A is rgb(203, 58, 74) in RGB, hsl(353, 58%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 71%, 64%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CB3A4A?
White text on this background reaches 4.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.24:1.
What colors go well with #CB3A4A?
Its direct complement is #3ACBBA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3ACB71 and #3A93CB gives you contrast without the vibration.