analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DC1409 — Cherry Red
#DC1409 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 3° 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.
#dc1409
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DC1409
- fef1f0
- fdc6c3
- fb9b96
- f97069
- f7453c
- f51b0f
- cd1209
- a00e07
- 730a05
- 460603
- 180201
Color schemes using #DC1409
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.
Nearby colors
#DC1409 FAQ
What color is #DC1409?
#DC1409 is a shade of cherry red in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 92% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DC1409?
#DC1409 is rgb(220, 20, 9) in RGB, hsl(3, 92%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 91%, 96%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DC1409?
White text on this background reaches 5.06:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.15:1.
What colors go well with #DC1409?
Its direct complement is #09D2DC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #09DC7D and #0968DC gives you contrast without the vibration.