analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CD5B5F — Brick Red
#CD5B5F is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 358° 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.
#cd5b5f
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Tints and shades of #CD5B5F
- fbf3f4
- f0cfd1
- e5acad
- da888a
- cf6467
- c44044
- a33236
- 7f272a
- 5b1c1e
- 371112
- 140606
Color schemes using #CD5B5F
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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#CD5B5F FAQ
What color is #CD5B5F?
#CD5B5F is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 358 degrees, 53% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CD5B5F?
#CD5B5F is rgb(205, 91, 95) in RGB, hsl(358, 53%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 54%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CD5B5F?
White text on this background reaches 3.99:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.26:1.
What colors go well with #CD5B5F?
Its direct complement is #5BCDC9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5BCD90 and #5B98CD gives you contrast without the vibration.