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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EA291F — Scarlet
#EA291F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 3° 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 #EA291F
- fef2f1
- fac9c6
- f6a09b
- f27770
- ee4e45
- ea251a
- c31b12
- 98150e
- 6d0f0a
- 420906
- 170302
Color schemes using #EA291F
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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#EA291F FAQ
What color is #EA291F?
#EA291F is a shade of scarlet in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 83% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EA291F?
#EA291F is rgb(234, 41, 31) in RGB, hsl(3, 83%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 82%, 87%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EA291F?
White text on this background reaches 4.34:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.84:1.
What colors go well with #EA291F?
Its direct complement is #1FE0EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1FEA8F and #1F7AEA gives you contrast without the vibration.