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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EA261F — Scarlet
#EA261F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 2° 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 #EA261F
- fef1f1
- fac8c6
- f69e9b
- f27570
- ee4b45
- ea211a
- c31812
- 98130e
- 6d0d0a
- 420806
- 170302
Color schemes using #EA261F
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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#EA261F FAQ
What color is #EA261F?
#EA261F is a shade of scarlet in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 83% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EA261F?
#EA261F is rgb(234, 38, 31) in RGB, hsl(2, 83%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 84%, 87%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EA261F?
White text on this background reaches 4.38:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.8:1.
What colors go well with #EA261F?
Its direct complement is #1FE3EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1FEA8B and #1F7EEA gives you contrast without the vibration.