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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E24D2C — Vermilion
#E24D2C is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 11° 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 #E24D2C
- fdf4f2
- f8d1c8
- f2ae9f
- ec8b76
- e7694c
- e14623
- bc371a
- 922b14
- 691f0e
- 401309
- 160703
Color schemes using #E24D2C
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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#E24D2C FAQ
What color is #E24D2C?
#E24D2C is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 76% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E24D2C?
#E24D2C is rgb(226, 77, 44) in RGB, hsl(11, 76%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 66%, 81%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E24D2C?
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 #E24D2C?
Its direct complement is #2CC1E2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2CE2A9 and #2C66E2 gives you contrast without the vibration.