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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EA4139 — Vermilion
#EA4139 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 #EA4139
- fef2f1
- f9c9c7
- f5a19c
- f07872
- ec5047
- e7271d
- c11d14
- 961710
- 6c100b
- 420a07
- 170302
Color schemes using #EA4139
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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#EA4139 FAQ
What color is #EA4139?
#EA4139 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 81% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EA4139?
#EA4139 is rgb(234, 65, 57) in RGB, hsl(3, 81%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 72%, 76%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EA4139?
White text on this background reaches 3.95:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.31:1.
What colors go well with #EA4139?
Its direct complement is #39E1EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #39EA9A and #3988EA gives you contrast without the vibration.