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#E72F13 — Scarlet

#E72F13 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #E72F13

Color schemes using #E72F13

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#E72F13 FAQ

What color is #E72F13?

#E72F13 is a shade of scarlet in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 85% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #E72F13?

#E72F13 is rgb(231, 47, 19) in RGB, hsl(8, 85%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 80%, 92%, 9%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #E72F13?

White text on this background reaches 4.36:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.81:1.

What colors go well with #E72F13?

Its direct complement is #13CBE7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #13E799 and #1361E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.