Red Cent
Also known as: Rusty Gate , Bruschetta , Brown Wood , Deep Clay Red
There is a cozy and dependable quality to Red Cent. The gentle, warm brown at #AD654C rewards autumn design and coffee and food branding. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Red Cent maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (4.74:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Red Cent color codes
- HEX
- #AD654C
- RGB
- rgb(173, 101, 76)
- RGBA
- rgba(173, 101, 76, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(15, 39%, 49%)
- HSV
- hsv(15, 56%, 68%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 42%, 56%, 32%)
- LAB
- lab(50.8 27.9 27.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.2% 0.100 39.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 8023: Orange brown #A65E2F · ΔE 7.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Red Cent works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Craft and heritage material: coffee, leather goods, and premium packaging live here.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Red Cent
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Red Cent by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.43:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.74:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Red Cent background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Red Cent
Red Cent with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red Cent
Red Cent triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bruschetta #B2654E · ΔE 1.5
- Mars #AD6242 · ΔE 2.5
- Clay #B66A50 · ΔE 2.5
- Hot Cacao #A5694F · ΔE 2.8
- Hazelnut #A8715A · ΔE 4.6
- Chutney #9F5E4E · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Red Cent is closest to Waikiki .
FAQ
Red Cent FAQs
What color is Red Cent?
Red Cent is a medium brown with the hex code #AD654C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 15°, 39% saturation, and 49% lightness.
What is the hex code for Red Cent?
The hex code for Red Cent is #AD654C. In RGB it's rgb(173, 101, 76), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 42%, 56%, 32%).
What colors go well with Red Cent?
Red Cent pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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