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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CF071B — Cherry Red
#CF071B is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 354° 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 #CF071B
- fef0f2
- fdc3c9
- fb96a0
- fa6877
- f83b4e
- f60e25
- ce071b
- a00615
- 73040f
- 460309
- 190103
Color schemes using #CF071B
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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#CF071B FAQ
What color is #CF071B?
#CF071B is a shade of cherry red in the red family. It has a hue of 354 degrees, 93% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CF071B?
#CF071B is rgb(207, 7, 27) in RGB, hsl(354, 93%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 97%, 87%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CF071B?
White text on this background reaches 5.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.7:1.
What colors go well with #CF071B?
Its direct complement is #07CFBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #07CF57 and #077FCF gives you contrast without the vibration.