analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F04E2D — Vermilion
#F04E2D is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 10° 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.
#f04e2d
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #F04E2D
- fef3f1
- fbcec5
- f8a999
- f5846d
- f25f41
- ef3a15
- c72d0e
- 9b230b
- 701908
- 440f05
- 180502
Color schemes using #F04E2D
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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#F04E2D FAQ
What color is #F04E2D?
#F04E2D is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 10 degrees, 87% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F04E2D?
#F04E2D is rgb(240, 78, 45) in RGB, hsl(10, 87%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 68%, 81%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F04E2D?
White text on this background reaches 3.6:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.83:1.
What colors go well with #F04E2D?
Its direct complement is #2DD0F0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2DF0AF and #2D6EF0 gives you contrast without the vibration.