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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CE0549 — Cherry Red
#CE0549 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 340° 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 #CE0549
- fff0f5
- fdc2d6
- fc95b7
- fb6798
- fa3979
- f90b5a
- d00549
- a20439
- 740329
- 470219
- 190109
Color schemes using #CE0549
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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#CE0549 FAQ
What color is #CE0549?
#CE0549 is a shade of cherry red in the pink family. It has a hue of 340 degrees, 95% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CE0549?
#CE0549 is rgb(206, 5, 73) in RGB, hsl(340, 95%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 98%, 65%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CE0549?
White text on this background reaches 5.61:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.74:1.
What colors go well with #CE0549?
Its direct complement is #05CC8A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #05CC26 and #05ABCC gives you contrast without the vibration.