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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E77D36 — Coral
#E77D36 is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 24° 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 #E77D36
- fdf6f1
- f8dbc7
- f4c09d
- efa573
- ea8949
- e56e1f
- bf5a16
- 954611
- 6b320d
- 411e08
- 170b03
Color schemes using #E77D36
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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#E77D36 FAQ
What color is #E77D36?
#E77D36 is a shade of coral in the orange family. It has a hue of 24 degrees, 79% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E77D36?
#E77D36 is rgb(231, 125, 54) in RGB, hsl(24, 79%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 46%, 77%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E77D36?
White text on this background reaches 2.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.38:1.
What colors go well with #E77D36?
Its direct complement is #36A1E7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #36E7D6 and #3648E7 gives you contrast without the vibration.