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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E05252 — Brick Red
#E05252 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 0° 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 #E05252
- fdf2f2
- f6caca
- efa2a2
- e87a7a
- e15252
- da2b2b
- b52020
- 8d1919
- 651212
- 3e0b0b
- 160404
Color schemes using #E05252
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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#E05252 FAQ
What color is #E05252?
#E05252 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 70% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E05252?
#E05252 is rgb(224, 82, 82) in RGB, hsl(0, 70%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 63%, 63%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E05252?
White text on this background reaches 3.82:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.5:1.
What colors go well with #E05252?
Its direct complement is #52E0E0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #52E099 and #5299E0 gives you contrast without the vibration.