analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DD3C4F — Brick Red
#DD3C4F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 353° 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.
#dd3c4f
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Tints and shades of #DD3C4F
- fdf2f3
- f6cacf
- efa2ab
- e87a87
- e15263
- da2b3f
- b52031
- 8d1927
- 65121c
- 3e0b11
- 160406
Color schemes using #DD3C4F
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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#DD3C4F FAQ
What color is #DD3C4F?
#DD3C4F is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 70% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DD3C4F?
#DD3C4F is rgb(221, 60, 79) in RGB, hsl(353, 70%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 73%, 64%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DD3C4F?
White text on this background reaches 4.34:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.83:1.
What colors go well with #DD3C4F?
Its direct complement is #3CDDCA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CDD7A and #3C9FDD gives you contrast without the vibration.