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#CB593A — Brick Red

#CB593A is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #CB593A

Color schemes using #CB593A

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#CB593A FAQ

What color is #CB593A?

#CB593A is a shade of brick red in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 58% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #CB593A?

#CB593A is rgb(203, 89, 58) in RGB, hsl(13, 58%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 71%, 20%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #CB593A?

White text on this background reaches 4.18:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.03:1.

What colors go well with #CB593A?

Its direct complement is #3AABCB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3ACBA1 and #3A63CB gives you contrast without the vibration.