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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F73518 — Scarlet
#F73518 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 8° 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 #F73518
- fef2f0
- fdcbc3
- fba396
- fa7c68
- f8543b
- f62d0e
- ce2207
- a01a06
- 731304
- 460c03
- 190401
Color schemes using #F73518
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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#F73518 FAQ
What color is #F73518?
#F73518 is a shade of scarlet in the red family. It has a hue of 8 degrees, 93% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F73518?
#F73518 is rgb(247, 53, 24) in RGB, hsl(8, 93%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 79%, 90%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F73518?
White text on this background reaches 3.83:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.48:1.
What colors go well with #F73518?
Its direct complement is #18D9F7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #18F7A5 and #1869F7 gives you contrast without the vibration.