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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F22B07 — Scarlet
#F22B07 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 9° 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.
#f22b07
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Tints and shades of #F22B07
- fff2f0
- fdcbc3
- fca595
- fa7e68
- f9573a
- f8300d
- cf2406
- a11c05
- 741404
- 460c02
- 190401
Color schemes using #F22B07
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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#F22B07 FAQ
What color is #F22B07?
#F22B07 is a shade of scarlet in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 94% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F22B07?
#F22B07 is rgb(242, 43, 7) in RGB, hsl(9, 94%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 82%, 97%, 5%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F22B07?
White text on this background reaches 4.1:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.12:1.
What colors go well with #F22B07?
Its direct complement is #07CFF2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #07F2A0 and #075AF2 gives you contrast without the vibration.