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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E72C23 — Vermilion
#E72C23 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 3° 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 #E72C23
- fdf2f1
- f9c9c7
- f4a19d
- ef7973
- eb5048
- e6281e
- c01e15
- 961711
- 6b110c
- 410a07
- 170403
Color schemes using #E72C23
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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#E72C23 FAQ
What color is #E72C23?
#E72C23 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 80% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E72C23?
#E72C23 is rgb(231, 44, 35) in RGB, hsl(3, 80%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 81%, 85%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E72C23?
White text on this background reaches 4.39:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.78:1.
What colors go well with #E72C23?
Its direct complement is #23DDE7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #23E78E and #237BE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.