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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EE531B — Vermilion
#EE531B is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 16° 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 #EE531B
- fef4f1
- fbd3c5
- f7b399
- f4926e
- f17142
- ee5017
- c6400f
- 9b320c
- 6f2408
- 431605
- 180802
Color schemes using #EE531B
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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#EE531B FAQ
What color is #EE531B?
#EE531B is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 16 degrees, 86% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EE531B?
#EE531B is rgb(238, 83, 27) in RGB, hsl(16, 86%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 65%, 89%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EE531B?
White text on this background reaches 3.57:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.89:1.
What colors go well with #EE531B?
Its direct complement is #1BB6EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1BEEBD and #1B4CEE gives you contrast without the vibration.