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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E0612E — Vermilion
#E0612E is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 17° 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 #E0612E
- fdf5f2
- f7d6c9
- f1b7a0
- eb9877
- e5794e
- df5a26
- b9481c
- 913816
- 682910
- 3f1909
- 160903
Color schemes using #E0612E
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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#E0612E FAQ
What color is #E0612E?
#E0612E is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 17 degrees, 74% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E0612E?
#E0612E is rgb(224, 97, 46) in RGB, hsl(17, 74%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 57%, 79%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E0612E?
White text on this background reaches 3.55:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.92:1.
What colors go well with #E0612E?
Its direct complement is #2EAEE0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2EE0B9 and #2E55E0 gives you contrast without the vibration.