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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EC513C — Vermilion
#EC513C 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 #EC513C
- fef3f1
- f9ccc6
- f5a69c
- f18071
- ed5a46
- e9331c
- c22813
- 971f0f
- 6d160b
- 420d07
- 170502
Color schemes using #EC513C
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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#EC513C FAQ
What color is #EC513C?
#EC513C is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 82% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EC513C?
#EC513C is rgb(236, 81, 60) in RGB, hsl(7, 82%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 66%, 75%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EC513C?
White text on this background reaches 3.62:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.81:1.
What colors go well with #EC513C?
Its direct complement is #3CD7EC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CECA8 and #3C7FEC gives you contrast without the vibration.