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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D75C28 — Vermilion
#D75C28 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 18° 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 #D75C28
- fdf5f2
- f5d7ca
- eeb9a3
- e79b7b
- e07d53
- d8602c
- b44d21
- 8c3c1a
- 652b12
- 3d1a0b
- 160904
Color schemes using #D75C28
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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#D75C28 FAQ
What color is #D75C28?
#D75C28 is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 18 degrees, 69% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D75C28?
#D75C28 is rgb(215, 92, 40) in RGB, hsl(18, 69%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 81%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D75C28?
White text on this background reaches 3.85:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.45:1.
What colors go well with #D75C28?
Its direct complement is #28A3D7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #28D7B4 and #284BD7 gives you contrast without the vibration.