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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E73F3C — Vermilion
#E73F3C is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #E73F3C
- fdf2f1
- f8c8c8
- f39f9e
- ee7674
- e94d4a
- e42421
- be1a17
- 941412
- 6a0f0d
- 400908
- 170303
Color schemes using #E73F3C
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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#E73F3C FAQ
What color is #E73F3C?
#E73F3C is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 78% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E73F3C?
#E73F3C is rgb(231, 63, 60) in RGB, hsl(1, 78%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 73%, 74%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E73F3C?
White text on this background reaches 4.06:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.17:1.
What colors go well with #E73F3C?
Its direct complement is #3CE4E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CE794 and #3C8EE7 gives you contrast without the vibration.