analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE4F5B — Brick Red
#DE4F5B 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.
#de4f5b
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #DE4F5B
- fdf2f3
- f5cbce
- eea3aa
- e67c85
- df5460
- d72d3b
- b3222e
- 8c1b24
- 64131a
- 3d0c10
- 150406
Color schemes using #DE4F5B
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.
Nearby colors
#DE4F5B FAQ
What color is #DE4F5B?
#DE4F5B is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 355 degrees, 68% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE4F5B?
#DE4F5B is rgb(222, 79, 91) in RGB, hsl(355, 68%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 64%, 59%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE4F5B?
White text on this background reaches 3.91:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.38:1.
What colors go well with #DE4F5B?
Its direct complement is #4FDED2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4FDE8B and #4FA2DE gives you contrast without the vibration.