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#DE3F4B — Brick Red

#DE3F4B is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 355° 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 #DE3F4B

Color schemes using #DE3F4B

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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#DE3F4B FAQ

What color is #DE3F4B?

#DE3F4B is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 71% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #DE3F4B?

#DE3F4B is rgb(222, 63, 75) in RGB, hsl(355, 71%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 72%, 66%, 13%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #DE3F4B?

White text on this background reaches 4.27:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.92:1.

What colors go well with #DE3F4B?

Its direct complement is #3FDED1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3FDE82 and #3F9CDE gives you contrast without the vibration.