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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E5442E — Vermilion
#E5442E is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 7° 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 #E5442E
- fdf3f1
- f8cdc8
- f3a89e
- ee8274
- e95d4a
- e43721
- be2b17
- 942112
- 6a180d
- 400f08
- 170503
Color schemes using #E5442E
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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#E5442E FAQ
What color is #E5442E?
#E5442E is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 78% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E5442E?
#E5442E is rgb(229, 68, 46) in RGB, hsl(7, 78%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 70%, 80%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E5442E?
White text on this background reaches 4.04:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.2:1.
What colors go well with #E5442E?
Its direct complement is #2ED0E5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2EE59F and #2E74E5 gives you contrast without the vibration.