analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DD2C85 — Brick Red
#DD2C85 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 330° 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.
#dd2c85
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Tints and shades of #DD2C85
- fdf2f7
- f6c9e0
- f0a1c8
- e979b1
- e3509a
- dc2882
- b71e6b
- 8f1753
- 67113c
- 3e0a24
- 16040d
Color schemes using #DD2C85
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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#DD2C85 FAQ
What color is #DD2C85?
#DD2C85 is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 330 degrees, 72% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DD2C85?
#DD2C85 is rgb(221, 44, 133) in RGB, hsl(330, 72%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 80%, 40%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DD2C85?
White text on this background reaches 4.4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.77:1.
What colors go well with #DD2C85?
Its direct complement is #2CDD85. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2CDD2C and #2CDDDD gives you contrast without the vibration.