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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4253B — Crimson
#E4253B 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 #E4253B
- fdf1f3
- f8c8cd
- f39ea8
- ee7482
- e94a5d
- e42137
- be172b
- 941221
- 6a0d18
- 40080f
- 170305
Color schemes using #E4253B
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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#E4253B FAQ
What color is #E4253B?
#E4253B is a shade of crimson in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 78% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4253B?
#E4253B is rgb(228, 37, 59) in RGB, hsl(353, 78%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 84%, 74%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4253B?
White text on this background reaches 4.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.63:1.
What colors go well with #E4253B?
Its direct complement is #25E4CE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #25E46E and #259BE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.