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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DC384D — Brick Red
#DC384D is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 352° 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 #DC384D
- fdf2f3
- f6cad0
- efa2ac
- e87a89
- e15265
- da2b42
- b52034
- 8d1928
- 65121d
- 3e0b12
- 160406
Color schemes using #DC384D
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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#DC384D FAQ
What color is #DC384D?
#DC384D is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 352 degrees, 70% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DC384D?
#DC384D is rgb(220, 56, 77) in RGB, hsl(352, 70%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 75%, 65%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DC384D?
White text on this background reaches 4.45:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.72:1.
What colors go well with #DC384D?
Its direct complement is #38DCC6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #38DC74 and #38A0DC gives you contrast without the vibration.