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#CD3C76 — Brick Red

#CD3C76 is a mid-tone moderately saturated pink sitting at 336° 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 #CD3C76

Color schemes using #CD3C76

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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#CD3C76 FAQ

What color is #CD3C76?

#CD3C76 is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 336 degrees, 59% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #CD3C76?

#CD3C76 is rgb(205, 60, 118) in RGB, hsl(336, 59%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 71%, 42%, 20%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #CD3C76?

White text on this background reaches 4.66:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.5:1.

What colors go well with #CD3C76?

Its direct complement is #3CCD93. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CCD4B and #3CBECD gives you contrast without the vibration.