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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EA572E — Vermilion
#EA572E is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 13° 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 #EA572E
- fef4f1
- f9d1c6
- f5af9c
- f18d71
- ed6a46
- e9481c
- c23913
- 972d0f
- 6d200b
- 421307
- 170702
Color schemes using #EA572E
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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#EA572E FAQ
What color is #EA572E?
#EA572E is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 13 degrees, 82% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EA572E?
#EA572E is rgb(234, 87, 46) in RGB, hsl(13, 82%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 63%, 80%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EA572E?
White text on this background reaches 3.56:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.9:1.
What colors go well with #EA572E?
Its direct complement is #2EC2EA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2EEAB5 and #2E63EA gives you contrast without the vibration.