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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DA5549 — Brick Red
#DA5549 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 #DA5549
- fcf3f2
- f4cfcb
- ecaaa4
- e4867d
- dc6257
- d53d30
- b13024
- 8a251c
- 631b14
- 3c100c
- 150604
Color schemes using #DA5549
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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#DA5549 FAQ
What color is #DA5549?
#DA5549 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 5 degrees, 66% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DA5549?
#DA5549 is rgb(218, 85, 73) in RGB, hsl(5, 66%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 67%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DA5549?
White text on this background reaches 3.91:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.38:1.
What colors go well with #DA5549?
Its direct complement is #49CEDA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49DA9D and #4985DA gives you contrast without the vibration.