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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EB302D — Vermilion
#EB302D is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 1° 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 #EB302D
- fef1f1
- fac7c6
- f69d9b
- f27270
- ee4845
- ea1e1a
- c31512
- 98100e
- 6d0c0a
- 420706
- 170302
Color schemes using #EB302D
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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#EB302D FAQ
What color is #EB302D?
#EB302D is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 1 degrees, 83% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EB302D?
#EB302D is rgb(235, 48, 45) in RGB, hsl(1, 83%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 80%, 81%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EB302D?
White text on this background reaches 4.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.99:1.
What colors go well with #EB302D?
Its direct complement is #2DE8EB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2DEB8F and #2D89EB gives you contrast without the vibration.