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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F0442D — Vermilion
#F0442D is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 7° 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 #F0442D
- fef2f1
- fbcbc5
- f8a499
- f57d6d
- f25641
- ef2f15
- c7230e
- 9b1c0b
- 701408
- 440c05
- 180402
Color schemes using #F0442D
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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#F0442D FAQ
What color is #F0442D?
#F0442D is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 87% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F0442D?
#F0442D is rgb(240, 68, 45) in RGB, hsl(7, 87%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 72%, 81%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F0442D?
White text on this background reaches 3.77:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.57:1.
What colors go well with #F0442D?
Its direct complement is #2DDAF0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2DF0A6 and #2D78F0 gives you contrast without the vibration.