Dark Muted Vermilion is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5D3228, which equals rgb(93, 50, 40) in RGB and hsl(11, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M46 Y57 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5D3228 - RGB
93, 50, 40 - HSL
11°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
0, 46, 57, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted Vermilion
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.76:1. Its complementary color is #28535D.
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Dark Muted Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #5D3228 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 50, 40) |
| HSL | hsl(11, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 11°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 46%, 57%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6107688 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4DDDB - 100
#C9BBB7 - 200
#AE9994 - 300
#937670 - 400
#78544C - 500
#5D3228 - 600
#4E2A21 - 700
#3E211B - 800
#2F1914 - 900
#1F110D - 950
#100807
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Vermilion
- Complementary
#28535D≈ Dark Muted Peacock - Analogous −30°
#5D2839≈ Dark Muted Ruby - Analogous +30°
#5D4C28≈ Dark Muted Amber - Triadic +120°
#285D32≈ Dark Muted Kelly - Triadic +240°
#32285D≈ Dark Muted Ultramarine - Split 150°
#285D4C≈ Dark Muted Aquamarine - Split 210°
#28395D≈ Dark Muted Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Vermilion | Aa | 10.76:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Vermilion | Aa | 1.95:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Vermilion
background-color: #5D3228;color: #5D3228;background-color: rgb(93, 50, 40);background-color: hsl(11, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-vermilion: #5D3228; }class="bg-[#5D3228]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Vermilion
- Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Dark Muted Cinnabar
#5D3828 - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Dark Muted Persimmon
#5D3D28 - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832 - Dark Soft Cinnabar
#6A321B - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Dark Muted Orange
#5D4228 - Dark Muted Ruby
#5D2838 - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B
More red shades
- Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Soft Vermilion
#CC5233 - Medium Light Soft Vermilion
#D46D54 - Light Soft Vermilion
#DC8974 - Darkest Muted Vermilion
#24130F - Very Dark Muted Vermilion
#40231C - Deep Muted Vermilion
#794234 - Medium Dark Muted Vermilion
#965140 - Muted Vermilion
#B2614D - Medium Light Muted Vermilion
#BF7A69 - Light Muted Vermilion
#CB9386
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Vermilion?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Vermilion is #5D3228.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Vermilion?
Dark Muted Vermilion has an RGB value of 93, 50, 40 (rgb(93, 50, 40)). In HSL it is 11°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Vermilion?
Use white text on Dark Muted Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.76:1 and black text has 1.95:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Vermilion?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Vermilion is #28535D. Analogous colors #5D2839 and #5D4C28 also pair well.