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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE492F — Vermilion
#EE492F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #EE492F
- fef3f1
- faccc5
- f7a69a
- f3806f
- f05a43
- ec3418
- c52810
- 9a1f0c
- 6e1609
- 430e05
- 180502
Color schemes using #EE492F
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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#EE492F FAQ
What color is #EE492F?
#EE492F is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 85% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE492F?
#EE492F is rgb(238, 73, 47) in RGB, hsl(8, 85%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 69%, 80%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE492F?
White text on this background reaches 3.73:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.63:1.
What colors go well with #EE492F?
Its direct complement is #2FD5EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2FEEA8 and #2F75EE gives you contrast without the vibration.