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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E10E2E — Crimson
#E10E2E is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #E10E2E
- fef1f3
- fbc5cd
- f898a7
- f66c81
- f3405b
- f01435
- c80d29
- 9c0a20
- 700717
- 44040e
- 180205
Color schemes using #E10E2E
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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#E10E2E FAQ
What color is #E10E2E?
#E10E2E is a shade of crimson in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 88% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E10E2E?
#E10E2E is rgb(225, 14, 46) in RGB, hsl(351, 88%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 94%, 80%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E10E2E?
White text on this background reaches 4.88:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.3:1.
What colors go well with #E10E2E?
Its direct complement is #0EE1C2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0EE158 and #0E97E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.