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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D00C4E — Crimson
#D00C4E 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 #D00C4E
- fef1f5
- fcc4d7
- f998b8
- f66c9a
- f43f7b
- f1135d
- c90c4b
- 9d093a
- 71072a
- 440419
- 180109
Color schemes using #D00C4E
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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#D00C4E FAQ
What color is #D00C4E?
#D00C4E is a shade of crimson in the pink family. It has a hue of 340 degrees, 89% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D00C4E?
#D00C4E is rgb(208, 12, 78) in RGB, hsl(340, 89%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 94%, 63%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D00C4E?
White text on this background reaches 5.46:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.84:1.
What colors go well with #D00C4E?
Its direct complement is #0CCF8E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0CCF2D and #0CAFCF gives you contrast without the vibration.