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#DC2E82 — Brick Red

#DC2E82 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 331° 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 #DC2E82

Color schemes using #DC2E82

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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#DC2E82 FAQ

What color is #DC2E82?

#DC2E82 is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 331 degrees, 71% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #DC2E82?

#DC2E82 is rgb(220, 46, 130) in RGB, hsl(331, 71%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 79%, 41%, 14%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #DC2E82?

White text on this background reaches 4.42:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.76:1.

What colors go well with #DC2E82?

Its direct complement is #2EDC87. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2EDC31 and #2ED9DC gives you contrast without the vibration.