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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E72113 — Scarlet
#E72113 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 4° 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 #E72113
- fef2f1
- fac9c5
- f7a09a
- f3776f
- f04f43
- ec2618
- c51c10
- 9a160c
- 6e1009
- 430a05
- 180302
Color schemes using #E72113
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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#E72113 FAQ
What color is #E72113?
#E72113 is a shade of scarlet in the red family. It has a hue of 4 degrees, 85% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E72113?
#E72113 is rgb(231, 33, 19) in RGB, hsl(4, 85%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 86%, 92%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E72113?
White text on this background reaches 4.54:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.62:1.
What colors go well with #E72113?
Its direct complement is #13D9E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #13E78B and #136FE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.