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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D40F07 — Cherry Red
#D40F07 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 2° 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 #D40F07
- fff1f0
- fdc5c3
- fc9995
- fa6d68
- f9403a
- f8140d
- cf0d06
- a10a05
- 740704
- 460402
- 190201
Color schemes using #D40F07
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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#D40F07 FAQ
What color is #D40F07?
#D40F07 is a shade of cherry red in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 94% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D40F07?
#D40F07 is rgb(212, 15, 7) in RGB, hsl(2, 94%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 93%, 97%, 17%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D40F07?
White text on this background reaches 5.43:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.87:1.
What colors go well with #D40F07?
Its direct complement is #07CED5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #07D575 and #0767D5 gives you contrast without the vibration.