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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EB4F37 — Vermilion
#EB4F37 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #EB4F37
- fef3f1
- f9cdc6
- f5a89c
- f18271
- ed5c46
- e9371c
- c22a13
- 97210f
- 6d180b
- 420e07
- 170502
Color schemes using #EB4F37
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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#EB4F37 FAQ
What color is #EB4F37?
#EB4F37 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 82% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EB4F37?
#EB4F37 is rgb(235, 79, 55) in RGB, hsl(8, 82%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 66%, 77%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EB4F37?
White text on this background reaches 3.68:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.71:1.
What colors go well with #EB4F37?
Its direct complement is #37D3EB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #37EBA9 and #3779EB gives you contrast without the vibration.