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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE4528 — Vermilion
#EE4528 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 9° 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 #EE4528
- fef3f1
- facdc5
- f7a89a
- f3836f
- f05d43
- ec3818
- c52b10
- 9a220c
- 6e1809
- 430f05
- 180502
Color schemes using #EE4528
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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#EE4528 FAQ
What color is #EE4528?
#EE4528 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 85% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE4528?
#EE4528 is rgb(238, 69, 40) in RGB, hsl(9, 85%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 71%, 83%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE4528?
White text on this background reaches 3.81:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.52:1.
What colors go well with #EE4528?
Its direct complement is #2BD1EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2BEEAA and #2B6FEE gives you contrast without the vibration.