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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E34234 — Vermilion
#E34234 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 5° 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 #E34234
- fdf3f2
- f8ccc8
- f2a69f
- ec8076
- e7594c
- e13323
- bc271a
- 921e14
- 69160e
- 400d09
- 160503
Color schemes using #E34234
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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#E34234 FAQ
What color is #E34234?
#E34234 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 5 degrees, 76% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E34234?
#E34234 is rgb(227, 66, 52) in RGB, hsl(5, 76%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 71%, 77%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E34234?
White text on this background reaches 4.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.1:1.
What colors go well with #E34234?
Its direct complement is #35D5E3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #35E39B and #357EE3 gives you contrast without the vibration.