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#D84E4B — Brick Red

#D84E4B is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #D84E4B

Color schemes using #D84E4B

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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#D84E4B FAQ

What color is #D84E4B?

#D84E4B is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 64% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #D84E4B?

#D84E4B is rgb(216, 78, 75) in RGB, hsl(1, 64%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 64%, 65%, 15%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #D84E4B?

White text on this background reaches 4.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.11:1.

What colors go well with #D84E4B?

Its direct complement is #4BD5D8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4BD894 and #4B8FD8 gives you contrast without the vibration.