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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E7233A — Crimson
#E7233A is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 353° 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 #E7233A
- fdf1f3
- f9c7cd
- f49da7
- ef7381
- eb485b
- e61e35
- c01529
- 961120
- 6b0c17
- 41070e
- 170305
Color schemes using #E7233A
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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#E7233A FAQ
What color is #E7233A?
#E7233A is a shade of crimson in the red family. It has a hue of 353 degrees, 80% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E7233A?
#E7233A is rgb(231, 35, 58) in RGB, hsl(353, 80%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 85%, 75%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E7233A?
White text on this background reaches 4.47:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.7:1.
What colors go well with #E7233A?
Its direct complement is #23E7D0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #23E76E and #239BE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.