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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E73C72 — Brick Red
#E73C72 is a mid-tone saturated pink sitting at 341° 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 #E73C72
- fdf1f5
- f8c8d7
- f39eb9
- ee749b
- e94a7c
- e4215e
- be174c
- 94123b
- 6a0d2b
- 40081a
- 170309
Color schemes using #E73C72
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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#E73C72 FAQ
What color is #E73C72?
#E73C72 is a shade of brick red in the pink family. It has a hue of 341 degrees, 78% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E73C72?
#E73C72 is rgb(231, 60, 114) in RGB, hsl(341, 78%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 74%, 51%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E73C72?
White text on this background reaches 3.97:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.29:1.
What colors go well with #E73C72?
Its direct complement is #3CE7B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CE75B and #3CC8E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.