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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE4F4A — Vermilion
#DE4F4A is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 2° 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.
#de4f4a
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Tints and shades of #DE4F4A
- fdf2f2
- f5ccca
- eea5a3
- e77f7b
- e05853
- d8322c
- b42621
- 8c1e1a
- 651512
- 3d0d0b
- 160504
Color schemes using #DE4F4A
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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#DE4F4A FAQ
What color is #DE4F4A?
#DE4F4A is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 69% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE4F4A?
#DE4F4A is rgb(222, 79, 74) in RGB, hsl(2, 69%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 64%, 67%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE4F4A?
White text on this background reaches 3.94:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.32:1.
What colors go well with #DE4F4A?
Its direct complement is #4AD9DE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4ADE99 and #4A8FDE gives you contrast without the vibration.