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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE3F59 — Vermilion
#EE3F59 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 351° 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 #EE3F59
- fef1f3
- fac6ce
- f69ba8
- f36f83
- ef445e
- eb1939
- c4112c
- 990d22
- 6e0a19
- 43060f
- 170205
Color schemes using #EE3F59
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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#EE3F59 FAQ
What color is #EE3F59?
#EE3F59 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 351 degrees, 84% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE3F59?
#EE3F59 is rgb(238, 63, 89) in RGB, hsl(351, 84%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 74%, 63%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE3F59?
White text on this background reaches 3.82:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.49:1.
What colors go well with #EE3F59?
Its direct complement is #3FEED4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3FEE7C and #3FB1EE gives you contrast without the vibration.