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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE301B — Scarlet
#EE301B is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 6° 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 #EE301B
- fef2f1
- fbcac5
- f7a399
- f47b6e
- f15442
- ee2c17
- c6210f
- 9b1a0c
- 6f1308
- 430b05
- 180402
Color schemes using #EE301B
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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#EE301B FAQ
What color is #EE301B?
#EE301B is a shade of scarlet in the red family. It has a hue of 6 degrees, 86% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE301B?
#EE301B is rgb(238, 48, 27) in RGB, hsl(6, 86%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 80%, 89%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE301B?
White text on this background reaches 4.14:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.07:1.
What colors go well with #EE301B?
Its direct complement is #1BD9EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1BEE9A and #1B70EE gives you contrast without the vibration.