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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D85246 — Brick Red
#D85246 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 5° 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 #D85246
- fcf3f2
- f4cfcc
- ecaba5
- e4877e
- db6358
- d33e31
- b03125
- 89261d
- 621b15
- 3c110d
- 150604
Color schemes using #D85246
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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#D85246 FAQ
What color is #D85246?
#D85246 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 5 degrees, 65% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D85246?
#D85246 is rgb(216, 82, 70) in RGB, hsl(5, 65%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 62%, 68%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D85246?
White text on this background reaches 4.03:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.22:1.
What colors go well with #D85246?
Its direct complement is #46CCD8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #46D89B and #4683D8 gives you contrast without the vibration.