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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CF090A — Cherry Red
#CF090A is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 360° 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 #CF090A
- fef0f0
- fdc3c3
- fb9696
- f96969
- f73c3c
- f50f0f
- cd0909
- a00707
- 730505
- 460303
- 180101
Color schemes using #CF090A
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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#CF090A FAQ
What color is #CF090A?
#CF090A is a shade of cherry red in the red family. It has a hue of 360 degrees, 92% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CF090A?
#CF090A is rgb(207, 9, 10) in RGB, hsl(360, 92%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 96%, 95%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CF090A?
White text on this background reaches 5.68:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.7:1.
What colors go well with #CF090A?
Its direct complement is #09CECE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #09CE6B and #096BCE gives you contrast without the vibration.