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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE3F1B — Vermilion
#DE3F1B is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 11° 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.
#de3f1b
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Tints and shades of #DE3F1B
- fdf4f1
- f8d1c8
- f3ad9e
- ee8a74
- e9674a
- e44421
- be3617
- 942a12
- 6a1e0d
- 401208
- 170603
Color schemes using #DE3F1B
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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#DE3F1B FAQ
What color is #DE3F1B?
#DE3F1B is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 78% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE3F1B?
#DE3F1B is rgb(222, 63, 27) in RGB, hsl(11, 78%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 72%, 88%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE3F1B?
White text on this background reaches 4.35:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.83:1.
What colors go well with #DE3F1B?
Its direct complement is #1BBBDE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1BDEA1 and #1B59DE gives you contrast without the vibration.