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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DC3877 — Brick Red
#DC3877 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 337° 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 #DC3877
- fdf2f6
- f6cadb
- efa2c0
- e87aa4
- e15289
- da2b6e
- b52059
- 8d1946
- 651232
- 3e0b1e
- 16040b
Color schemes using #DC3877
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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#DC3877 FAQ
What color is #DC3877?
#DC3877 is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 337 degrees, 70% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DC3877?
#DC3877 is rgb(220, 56, 119) in RGB, hsl(337, 70%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 75%, 46%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DC3877?
White text on this background reaches 4.31:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.88:1.
What colors go well with #DC3877?
Its direct complement is #38DC9D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #38DC4B and #38C9DC gives you contrast without the vibration.