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#E33B0D — Vermilion

#E33B0D is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #E33B0D

Color schemes using #E33B0D

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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#E33B0D FAQ

What color is #E33B0D?

#E33B0D is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 89% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #E33B0D?

#E33B0D is rgb(227, 59, 13) in RGB, hsl(13, 89%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 74%, 94%, 11%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #E33B0D?

White text on this background reaches 4.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.9:1.

What colors go well with #E33B0D?

Its direct complement is #0DB4E3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0DE3A6 and #0D4AE3 gives you contrast without the vibration.