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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E85B3E — Tomato
#E85B3E is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 10° 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 #E85B3E
- fdf3f1
- f8d0c7
- f4ac9d
- ef8873
- ea6449
- e5401f
- bf3216
- 952711
- 6b1c0d
- 411108
- 170603
Color schemes using #E85B3E
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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#E85B3E FAQ
What color is #E85B3E?
#E85B3E is a shade of tomato in the red family. It has a hue of 10 degrees, 79% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E85B3E?
#E85B3E is rgb(232, 91, 62) in RGB, hsl(10, 79%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 73%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E85B3E?
White text on this background reaches 3.5:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6:1.
What colors go well with #E85B3E?
Its direct complement is #3FCCE9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3FE9B0 and #3F78E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.