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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EA502A — Vermilion
#EA502A is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 12° 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 #EA502A
- fef4f1
- f9d1c6
- f5ae9c
- f18b71
- ed6846
- e9451c
- c23613
- 972a0f
- 6d1e0b
- 421207
- 170602
Color schemes using #EA502A
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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#EA502A FAQ
What color is #EA502A?
#EA502A is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 82% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EA502A?
#EA502A is rgb(234, 80, 42) in RGB, hsl(12, 82%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 66%, 82%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EA502A?
White text on this background reaches 3.7:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.68:1.
What colors go well with #EA502A?
Its direct complement is #2AC3EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2AEAB0 and #2A63EA gives you contrast without the vibration.