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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE4954 — Vermilion
#EE4954 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 356° 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 #EE4954
- fef1f2
- fac6ca
- f69ba1
- f27079
- ee4551
- ea1a28
- c3121e
- 980e17
- 6d0a11
- 42060a
- 170204
Color schemes using #EE4954
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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#EE4954 FAQ
What color is #EE4954?
#EE4954 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 356 degrees, 83% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE4954?
#EE4954 is rgb(238, 73, 84) in RGB, hsl(356, 83%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 69%, 65%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE4954?
White text on this background reaches 3.67:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.72:1.
What colors go well with #EE4954?
Its direct complement is #49EEE3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #49EE91 and #49A7EE gives you contrast without the vibration.