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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DD3822 — Vermilion
#DD3822 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 7° 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 #DD3822
- fdf3f2
- f7cec9
- f0aaa1
- ea8578
- e4614f
- dd3c27
- b82f1d
- 902516
- 671a10
- 3f100a
- 160603
Color schemes using #DD3822
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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#DD3822 FAQ
What color is #DD3822?
#DD3822 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 73% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DD3822?
#DD3822 is rgb(221, 56, 34) in RGB, hsl(7, 73%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 75%, 85%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DD3822?
White text on this background reaches 4.5:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.66:1.
What colors go well with #DD3822?
Its direct complement is #22C7DD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #22DD95 and #226ADD gives you contrast without the vibration.