analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DE5B3B — Vermilion
#DE5B3B is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 12° 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.
#de5b3b
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Tints and shades of #DE5B3B
- fdf4f2
- f6d3ca
- efb1a2
- e8907a
- e26e51
- db4d29
- b63d1f
- 8e3018
- 662211
- 3e150b
- 160704
Color schemes using #DE5B3B
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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#DE5B3B FAQ
What color is #DE5B3B?
#DE5B3B is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 71% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DE5B3B?
#DE5B3B is rgb(222, 91, 59) in RGB, hsl(12, 71%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 59%, 73%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DE5B3B?
White text on this background reaches 3.71:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.67:1.
What colors go well with #DE5B3B?
Its direct complement is #3BBDDE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3BDEAD and #3B6CDE gives you contrast without the vibration.