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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E4401B — Vermilion
#E4401B 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 #E4401B
- fdf4f1
- f8d0c7
- f4ad9d
- ef8a73
- ea6749
- e5441f
- bf3516
- 952a11
- 6b1e0d
- 411208
- 170603
Color schemes using #E4401B
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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#E4401B FAQ
What color is #E4401B?
#E4401B is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 11 degrees, 79% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E4401B?
#E4401B is rgb(228, 64, 27) in RGB, hsl(11, 79%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 72%, 88%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E4401B?
White text on this background reaches 4.16:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.05:1.
What colors go well with #E4401B?
Its direct complement is #1BBFE4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1BE4A4 and #1B5BE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.