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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9252F — Crimson
#E9252F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 357° 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 #E9252F
- fef1f2
- f9c6c9
- f59ca0
- f17177
- ed464f
- e91c26
- c2131c
- 970f16
- 6d0b10
- 420709
- 170203
Color schemes using #E9252F
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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#E9252F FAQ
What color is #E9252F?
#E9252F is a shade of crimson in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 82% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E9252F?
#E9252F is rgb(233, 37, 47) in RGB, hsl(357, 82%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 84%, 80%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9252F?
White text on this background reaches 4.4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.77:1.
What colors go well with #E9252F?
Its direct complement is #25E9E0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #25E97D and #2591E9 gives you contrast without the vibration.