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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D5524D — Brick Red
#D5524D 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 #D5524D
- fcf3f3
- f3cecd
- eaa9a7
- e18481
- d85f5b
- d03a35
- ad2d29
- 872320
- 611917
- 3b0f0e
- 150505
Color schemes using #D5524D
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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#D5524D FAQ
What color is #D5524D?
#D5524D is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 62% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D5524D?
#D5524D is rgb(213, 82, 77) in RGB, hsl(2, 62%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 62%, 64%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D5524D?
White text on this background reaches 4.08:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.14:1.
What colors go well with #D5524D?
Its direct complement is #4DD1D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4DD596 and #4D8DD5 gives you contrast without the vibration.