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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E44E25 — Vermilion
#E44E25 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 #E44E25
- fdf4f1
- f8d2c8
- f3b09e
- ee8e74
- e96d4a
- e44b21
- be3b17
- 942e12
- 6a210d
- 401408
- 170703
Color schemes using #E44E25
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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#E44E25 FAQ
What color is #E44E25?
#E44E25 is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 78% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E44E25?
#E44E25 is rgb(228, 78, 37) in RGB, hsl(13, 78%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 66%, 84%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E44E25?
White text on this background reaches 3.88:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.42:1.
What colors go well with #E44E25?
Its direct complement is #25BBE4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #25E4AE and #255BE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.