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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FF6347 — Tomato
#FF6347 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.
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Tints and shades of #FF6347
- fff2f0
- ffcac1
- ffa292
- ff7a63
- ff5234
- ff2b05
- d52000
- a61900
- 771200
- 480b00
- 190400
Color schemes using #FF6347
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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#FF6347 FAQ
What color is #FF6347?
#FF6347 is a shade of tomato in the red family. It has a hue of 9 degrees, 100% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FF6347?
#FF6347 is rgb(255, 99, 71) in RGB, hsl(9, 100%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 72%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FF6347?
White text on this background reaches 2.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.13:1.
What colors go well with #FF6347?
Its direct complement is #47E3FF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #47FFBF and #4788FF gives you contrast without the vibration.