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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #DE5E4D it is the complementary color #21A1B2. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #DE5E4D. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #E35E48, #F4705B, #FF826E, #FF9481 and #FFA694

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #DE5E4D. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #DE5E4D, #CD4C3A, #BC3A27, #AB2814 and #9A1601

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #DE5F4E and #DE4E4E

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #DE5F4E, #DE864E, #DEAD4E, #DED34E and #C2DE4E

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #DE5E4D shade matches the following richer shades: #DE5F4E and #EF523D

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #DE5F4E, #CD6C5F, #BC7970, #AB8681 and #9A9391

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #DE4E8A, #DE4E63, #DE5F4E, #DE854E and #DEAC4E

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #B83321, #D83F2B, #DE5F4E, #E47E71 and #EB9E94

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #DE5E4D, #B0DE4E and #4E77DE

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #DE5E4D, #4EDE5F and #5F4EDE

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #DE5E4D, #B0DE4E, #4ECDDE and #7B4EDE

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #DE5E4D shade: #DE5E4D, #85DE4E, #4ECDDE and #A74EDE

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

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Primary color

CMYK 0 / 58 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5E4D

RGB 222 94 77

HSL 7.03, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.16, 48.94, 34.79

 

Complementary color

CMYK 81 / 10 / 0 / 30

HEX #21A1B2

RGB 33 161 178

HSL 187.03, 0.69%, 0.41%

LAB 60.81, -26.84, -18.29

 

CMYK 0 / 59 / 68 / 11

HEX #E35E48

RGB 227 94 72

HSL 8.52, 0.73%, 0.59%

LAB 56.88, 50.44, 38.62

 

CMYK 0 / 54 / 63 / 4

HEX #F4705B

RGB 244 112 91

HSL 8.24, 0.87%, 0.66%

LAB 62.99, 49.19, 36.17

 

CMYK 0 / 49 / 57 / 0

HEX #FF826E

RGB 255 130 110

HSL 8.28, 1%, 0.72%

LAB 68.28, 45.77, 32.74

 

CMYK 0 / 42 / 49 / 0

HEX #FF9481

RGB 255 148 129

HSL 9.05, 1%, 0.75%

LAB 72.25, 38.28, 27.55

 

CMYK 0 / 35 / 42 / 0

HEX #FFA694

RGB 255 166 148

HSL 10.09, 1%, 0.79%

LAB 76.48, 30.83, 22.94

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5E4D

RGB 222 94 77

HSL 7.03, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.16, 48.94, 34.79

 

CMYK 0 / 63 / 72 / 20

HEX #CD4C3A

RGB 205 76 58

HSL 7.35, 0.6%, 0.52%

LAB 50.04, 50.1, 37.5

 

CMYK 0 / 69 / 79 / 26

HEX #BC3A27

RGB 188 58 39

HSL 7.65, 0.66%, 0.45%

LAB 44.04, 51.06, 40.51

 

CMYK 0 / 77 / 88 / 33

HEX #AB2814

RGB 171 40 20

HSL 7.95, 0.79%, 0.37%

LAB 38.25, 51.6, 43.5

 

CMYK 0 / 86 / 99 / 40

HEX #9A1601

RGB 154 22 1

HSL 8.24, 0.99%, 0.3%

LAB 32.8, 51.29, 45.85

 

CMYK 0 / 57 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5F4E

RGB 222 95 78

HSL 7.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.35, 48.53, 34.46

 

CMYK 0 / 65 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE4E4E

RGB 222 78 78

HSL 0, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 53.52, 56.04, 30.98

 

CMYK 0 / 57 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5F4E

RGB 222 95 78

HSL 7.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.35, 48.53, 34.46

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE864E

RGB 222 134 78

HSL 23.33, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 64.27, 28.8, 43.87

 

CMYK 0 / 22 / 65 / 13

HEX #DEAD4E

RGB 222 173 78

HSL 39.58, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 73.52, 7.94, 54.3

 

CMYK 0 / 5 / 65 / 13

HEX #DED34E

RGB 222 211 78

HSL 55.42, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 83.27, -11.74, 64.7

 

CMYK 13 / 0 / 65 / 13

HEX #C2DE4E

RGB 194 222 78

HSL 71.67, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 84.1, -28.54, 64.92

 

CMYK 0 / 57 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5F4E

RGB 222 95 78

HSL 7.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.35, 48.53, 34.46

 

CMYK 0 / 66 / 74 / 6

HEX #EF523D

RGB 239 82 61

HSL 7.08, 0.85%, 0.59%

LAB 56.8, 59.18, 45

 

CMYK 0 / 57 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5F4E

RGB 222 95 78

HSL 7.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.35, 48.53, 34.46

 

CMYK 0 / 47 / 54 / 20

HEX #CD6C5F

RGB 205 108 95

HSL 7.09, 0.52%, 0.59%

LAB 56.62, 37.02, 24.63

 

CMYK 0 / 36 / 40 / 26

HEX #BC7970

RGB 188 121 112

HSL 7.11, 0.36%, 0.59%

LAB 57.59, 25.1, 15.81

 

CMYK 0 / 22 / 25 / 33

HEX #AB8681

RGB 171 134 129

HSL 7.14, 0.2%, 0.59%

LAB 59.24, 13.36, 8.1

 

CMYK 0 / 5 / 6 / 40

HEX #9A9391

RGB 154 147 145

HSL 13.33, 0.04%, 0.59%

LAB 61.47, 2.2, 1.97

 

CMYK 0 / 65 / 38 / 13

HEX #DE4E8A

RGB 222 78 138

HSL 335, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 54.88, 61, -2.62

 

CMYK 0 / 65 / 55 / 13

HEX #DE4E63

RGB 222 78 99

HSL 351.25, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 53.9, 57.44, 19.14

 

CMYK 0 / 57 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5F4E

RGB 222 95 78

HSL 7.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.35, 48.53, 34.46

 

CMYK 0 / 40 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE854E

RGB 222 133 78

HSL 22.92, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 64.04, 29.33, 43.61

 

CMYK 0 / 23 / 65 / 13

HEX #DEAC4E

RGB 222 172 78

HSL 39.17, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 73.28, 8.47, 54.02

 

CMYK 0 / 72 / 82 / 28

HEX #B83321

RGB 184 51 33

HSL 7.15, 0.7%, 0.43%

LAB 42.26, 52.24, 41.66

 

CMYK 0 / 71 / 80 / 15

HEX #D83F2B

RGB 216 63 43

HSL 6.94, 0.69%, 0.51%

LAB 49.89, 58.42, 45.96

 

CMYK 0 / 57 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5F4E

RGB 222 95 78

HSL 7.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.35, 48.53, 34.46

 

CMYK 0 / 45 / 50 / 11

HEX #E47E71

RGB 228 126 113

HSL 6.78, 0.68%, 0.67%

LAB 63.84, 38.01, 24.58

 

CMYK 0 / 33 / 37 / 8

HEX #EB9E94

RGB 235 158 148

HSL 6.9, 0.69%, 0.75%

LAB 72.4, 27.48, 16.95

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5E4D

RGB 222 94 77

HSL 7.03, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.16, 48.94, 34.79

 

CMYK 21 / 0 / 65 / 13

HEX #B0DE4E

RGB 176 222 78

HSL 79.17, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 82.93, -35.55, 63.32

 

CMYK 65 / 46 / 0 / 13

HEX #4E77DE

RGB 78 119 222

HSL 222.92, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 51.94, 18.41, -56.93

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5E4D

RGB 222 94 77

HSL 7.03, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.16, 48.94, 34.79

 

CMYK 65 / 0 / 57 / 13

HEX #4EDE5F

RGB 78 222 95

HSL 127.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 78.86, -63.5, 50.38

 

CMYK 57 / 65 / 0 / 13

HEX #5F4EDE

RGB 95 78 222

HSL 247.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 43, 46.18, -71.35

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5E4D

RGB 222 94 77

HSL 7.03, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.16, 48.94, 34.79

 

CMYK 21 / 0 / 65 / 13

HEX #B0DE4E

RGB 176 222 78

HSL 79.17, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 82.93, -35.55, 63.32

 

CMYK 65 / 8 / 0 / 13

HEX #4ECDDE

RGB 78 205 222

HSL 187.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 76.41, -29.46, -18.75

 

CMYK 45 / 65 / 0 / 13

HEX #7B4EDE

RGB 123 78 222

HSL 258.75, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 45.54, 51.1, -67.1

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 65 / 13

HEX #DE5E4D

RGB 222 94 77

HSL 7.03, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 56.16, 48.94, 34.79

 

CMYK 40 / 0 / 65 / 13

HEX #85DE4E

RGB 133 222 78

HSL 97.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 80.62, -50.81, 60.16

 

CMYK 65 / 8 / 0 / 13

HEX #4ECDDE

RGB 78 205 222

HSL 187.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 76.41, -29.46, -18.75

 

CMYK 25 / 65 / 0 / 13

HEX #A74EDE

RGB 167 78 222

HSL 277.08, 0.69%, 0.59%

LAB 50.61, 60.14, -58.65

 

Description

Color code: HEX #DE5E4D | qconv.com Color code: HEX #DE5E4D | qconv.com - big

Red clearly dominates: The red value is significantly higher than green and blue. Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 222 red, 94 green and 77 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
222 94 77 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, none cyan, 58 magenta, 65 yellow and 13 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
0% 58% 65% 13% C M Y K

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