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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CE5340 — Brick Red
#CE5340 is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #CE5340
- fcf4f3
- f2d2ce
- e9b1a8
- df8f83
- d56e5e
- cc4c38
- a93c2c
- 842f22
- 5f2218
- 3a150f
- 140705
Color schemes using #CE5340
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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#CE5340 FAQ
What color is #CE5340?
#CE5340 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 59% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CE5340?
#CE5340 is rgb(206, 83, 64) in RGB, hsl(8, 59%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 60%, 69%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CE5340?
White text on this background reaches 4.25:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.94:1.
What colors go well with #CE5340?
Its direct complement is #40BBCE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #40CE9A and #4074CE gives you contrast without the vibration.