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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CE094A — Crimson
#CE094A 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 #CE094A
- fef0f5
- fdc3d6
- fb96b8
- f96999
- f73c7a
- f50f5c
- cd094a
- a0073a
- 730529
- 460319
- 180109
Color schemes using #CE094A
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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#CE094A FAQ
What color is #CE094A?
#CE094A is a shade of crimson in the pink family. It has a hue of 340 degrees, 92% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CE094A?
#CE094A is rgb(206, 9, 74) in RGB, hsl(340, 92%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 96%, 64%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CE094A?
White text on this background reaches 5.58:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.76:1.
What colors go well with #CE094A?
Its direct complement is #09CE8C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #09CE29 and #09ADCE gives you contrast without the vibration.