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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CF4A5E — Brick Red
#CF4A5E is a mid-tone moderately saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #CF4A5E
- fcf3f4
- f2ced3
- e8a9b2
- de8491
- d45f70
- cb3a4f
- a82d3f
- 832331
- 5e1923
- 390f16
- 140508
Color schemes using #CF4A5E
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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#CF4A5E FAQ
What color is #CF4A5E?
#CF4A5E is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 58% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CF4A5E?
#CF4A5E is rgb(207, 74, 94) in RGB, hsl(351, 58%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 64%, 55%, 19%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CF4A5E?
White text on this background reaches 4.38:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.79:1.
What colors go well with #CF4A5E?
Its direct complement is #4ACFBB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4ACF78 and #4AA0CF gives you contrast without the vibration.