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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EA1F22 — Crimson
#EA1F22 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 359° 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 #EA1F22
- fef1f1
- fac6c7
- f69b9d
- f27072
- ee4548
- ea1a1e
- c31215
- 980e10
- 6d0a0c
- 420607
- 170203
Color schemes using #EA1F22
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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#EA1F22 FAQ
What color is #EA1F22?
#EA1F22 is a shade of crimson in the red family. It has a hue of 359 degrees, 83% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EA1F22?
#EA1F22 is rgb(234, 31, 34) in RGB, hsl(359, 83%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 87%, 85%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EA1F22?
White text on this background reaches 4.45:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.72:1.
What colors go well with #EA1F22?
Its direct complement is #1FEAE7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1FEA81 and #1F88EA gives you contrast without the vibration.