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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E14C47 — Vermilion
#E14C47 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.
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Tints and shades of #E14C47
- fdf2f2
- f6cbc9
- f0a4a1
- e97d79
- e35550
- dc2e28
- b7231e
- 8f1b17
- 671411
- 3e0c0a
- 160404
Color schemes using #E14C47
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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#E14C47 FAQ
What color is #E14C47?
#E14C47 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 72% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E14C47?
#E14C47 is rgb(225, 76, 71) in RGB, hsl(2, 72%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 66%, 68%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E14C47?
White text on this background reaches 3.94:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.33:1.
What colors go well with #E14C47?
Its direct complement is #47DCE1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47E199 and #478FE1 gives you contrast without the vibration.