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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E74661 — Brick Red
#E74661 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 350° 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 #E74661
- fdf1f3
- f8c8d0
- f29eac
- ed7589
- e84b65
- e22242
- bd1934
- 931328
- 6a0e1d
- 400812
- 170306
Color schemes using #E74661
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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#E74661 FAQ
What color is #E74661?
#E74661 is a shade of brick red in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 77% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E74661?
#E74661 is rgb(231, 70, 97) in RGB, hsl(350, 77%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 70%, 58%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E74661?
White text on this background reaches 3.86:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.45:1.
What colors go well with #E74661?
Its direct complement is #46E7CC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #46E77C and #46B1E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.