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#D83B55 — Brick Red

#D83B55 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 350° 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 #D83B55

Color schemes using #D83B55

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#D83B55 FAQ

What color is #D83B55?

#D83B55 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 67% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #D83B55?

#D83B55 is rgb(216, 59, 85) in RGB, hsl(350, 67%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 73%, 61%, 15%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #D83B55?

White text on this background reaches 4.49:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.68:1.

What colors go well with #D83B55?

Its direct complement is #3BD8BE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3BD870 and #3BA4D8 gives you contrast without the vibration.