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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EB3F28 — Vermilion
#EB3F28 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 7° 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 #EB3F28
- fef2f1
- faccc6
- f6a69b
- f27f70
- ee5945
- ea331a
- c32712
- 981e0e
- 6d160a
- 420d06
- 170502
Color schemes using #EB3F28
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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#EB3F28 FAQ
What color is #EB3F28?
#EB3F28 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 83% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EB3F28?
#EB3F28 is rgb(235, 63, 40) in RGB, hsl(7, 83%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 73%, 83%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EB3F28?
White text on this background reaches 3.98:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.27:1.
What colors go well with #EB3F28?
Its direct complement is #28D4EB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #28EBA0 and #2873EB gives you contrast without the vibration.