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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E44B3A — Vermilion
#E44B3A is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 6° 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 #E44B3A
- fdf3f2
- f8cdc8
- f2a79f
- ec8276
- e75c4c
- e13623
- bc2a1a
- 922114
- 69170e
- 400e09
- 160503
Color schemes using #E44B3A
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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#E44B3A FAQ
What color is #E44B3A?
#E44B3A is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 76% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E44B3A?
#E44B3A is rgb(228, 75, 58) in RGB, hsl(6, 76%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 67%, 75%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E44B3A?
White text on this background reaches 3.91:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.37:1.
What colors go well with #E44B3A?
Its direct complement is #3AD3E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3AE4A0 and #3A7EE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.