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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EA1D06 — Scarlet
#EA1D06 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 6° 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 #EA1D06
- fff2f0
- fdc8c2
- fc9f95
- fb7667
- fa4c39
- f9230b
- d01a05
- a21404
- 740e03
- 470902
- 190301
Color schemes using #EA1D06
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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#EA1D06 FAQ
What color is #EA1D06?
#EA1D06 is a shade of scarlet in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 95% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EA1D06?
#EA1D06 is rgb(234, 29, 6) in RGB, hsl(6, 95%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 88%, 97%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EA1D06?
White text on this background reaches 4.49:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.68:1.
What colors go well with #EA1D06?
Its direct complement is #06D3EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #06EA8F and #0661EA gives you contrast without the vibration.