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#E30D26 — Cherry Red

#E30D26 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 353° 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 #E30D26

Color schemes using #E30D26

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#E30D26 FAQ

What color is #E30D26?

#E30D26 is a shade of cherry red in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 89% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #E30D26?

#E30D26 is rgb(227, 13, 38) in RGB, hsl(353, 89%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 94%, 83%, 11%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #E30D26?

White text on this background reaches 4.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.35:1.

What colors go well with #E30D26?

Its direct complement is #0DE3CA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0DE35F and #0D91E3 gives you contrast without the vibration.