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#EE3A58 — Vermilion

#EE3A58 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 350° 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 #EE3A58

Color schemes using #EE3A58

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#EE3A58 FAQ

What color is #EE3A58?

#EE3A58 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 350 degrees, 84% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #EE3A58?

#EE3A58 is rgb(238, 58, 88) in RGB, hsl(350, 84%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 76%, 63%, 7%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #EE3A58?

White text on this background reaches 3.9:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.38:1.

What colors go well with #EE3A58?

Its direct complement is #3AEED0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3AEE76 and #3AB2EE gives you contrast without the vibration.