analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FA4D2E — Vermilion
#FA4D2E 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.
#fa4d2e
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #FA4D2E
- fff2f0
- fdcbc2
- fca495
- fb7d67
- fa5639
- f92f0b
- d02405
- a21c04
- 741403
- 470c02
- 190401
Color schemes using #FA4D2E
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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#FA4D2E FAQ
What color is #FA4D2E?
#FA4D2E is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 95% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FA4D2E?
#FA4D2E is rgb(250, 77, 46) in RGB, hsl(9, 95%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 69%, 82%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FA4D2E?
White text on this background reaches 3.41:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.17:1.
What colors go well with #FA4D2E?
Its direct complement is #2EDBFA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2EFAB2 and #2E75FA gives you contrast without the vibration.