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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ED2C46 — Vermilion
#ED2C46 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 352° 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 #ED2C46
- fef1f3
- fac6cd
- f69ba7
- f36f81
- ef445b
- eb1935
- c41129
- 990d20
- 6e0a17
- 43060e
- 170205
Color schemes using #ED2C46
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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#ED2C46 FAQ
What color is #ED2C46?
#ED2C46 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 352 degrees, 84% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #ED2C46?
#ED2C46 is rgb(237, 44, 70) in RGB, hsl(352, 84%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 81%, 70%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ED2C46?
White text on this background reaches 4.16:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.05:1.
What colors go well with #ED2C46?
Its direct complement is #2CEDD3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2CED73 and #2CA6ED gives you contrast without the vibration.