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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EC3C45 — Vermilion
#EC3C45 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 357° 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.
#ec3c45
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Tints and shades of #EC3C45
- fef1f2
- f9c6c9
- f59ca0
- f17177
- ed464f
- e91c26
- c2131c
- 970f16
- 6d0b10
- 420709
- 170203
Color schemes using #EC3C45
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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#EC3C45 FAQ
What color is #EC3C45?
#EC3C45 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 357 degrees, 82% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EC3C45?
#EC3C45 is rgb(236, 60, 69) in RGB, hsl(357, 82%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 75%, 71%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EC3C45?
White text on this background reaches 3.96:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.3:1.
What colors go well with #EC3C45?
Its direct complement is #3CECE3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CEC8B and #3C9DEC gives you contrast without the vibration.