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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E71D31 — Crimson
#E71D31 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 354° 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 #E71D31
- fef1f2
- f9c7cc
- f59ca5
- f0727e
- ec4758
- e71d31
- c11426
- 96101d
- 6c0b15
- 42070d
- 170204
Color schemes using #E71D31
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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#E71D31 FAQ
What color is #E71D31?
#E71D31 is a shade of crimson in the red family. It has a hue of 354 degrees, 81% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E71D31?
#E71D31 is rgb(231, 29, 49) in RGB, hsl(354, 81%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 87%, 79%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E71D31?
White text on this background reaches 4.55:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.62:1.
What colors go well with #E71D31?
Its direct complement is #1DE7D3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1DE76E and #1D96E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.