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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E66E2D — Pumpkin
#E66E2D is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 21° 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 #E66E2D
- fdf6f1
- f8d9c7
- f4bb9d
- ef9e73
- ea8149
- e5641f
- bf5116
- 953f11
- 6b2e0d
- 411c08
- 170a03
Color schemes using #E66E2D
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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#E66E2D FAQ
What color is #E66E2D?
#E66E2D is a shade of pumpkin in the orange family. It has a hue of 21 degrees, 79% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E66E2D?
#E66E2D is rgb(230, 110, 45) in RGB, hsl(21, 79%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 80%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E66E2D?
White text on this background reaches 3.17:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.63:1.
What colors go well with #E66E2D?
Its direct complement is #2DA6E6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2DE6CB and #2D49E6 gives you contrast without the vibration.