Dark Soft Vermilion is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #6A2A1B, which equals rgb(106, 42, 27) in RGB and hsl(11, 59%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M60 Y75 K58, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#6A2A1B - RGB
106, 42, 27 - HSL
11°, 59%, 26% - CMYK
0, 60, 75, 58 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Soft 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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.72:1. Its complementary color is #1B5B69.
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Dark Soft Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #6A2A1B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(106, 42, 27) |
| HSL | hsl(11, 59%, 26%) |
| HSV | 11°, 75%, 42% |
| CMYK | 0%, 60%, 75%, 58% |
| Decimal | 6957595 |
Shades and tints of Dark Soft Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6DCD9 - 100
#CDB8B3 - 200
#B5958D - 300
#9C7167 - 400
#834E41 - 500
#6A2A1B - 600
#582317 - 700
#471C12 - 800
#35150E - 900
#230E09 - 950
#120705
Color harmonies for Dark Soft Vermilion
- Complementary
#1B5B69≈ Dark Soft Peacock - Analogous −30°
#691B34≈ Dark Soft Ruby - Analogous +30°
#69511B≈ Dark Soft Amber - Triadic +120°
#1B692A≈ Dark Soft Emerald - Triadic +240°
#2A1B69≈ Dark Soft Indigo - Split 150°
#1B6951≈ Dark Soft Aquamarine - Split 210°
#1B3469≈ Dark Soft Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Soft Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Soft Vermilion | Aa | 10.72:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Soft Vermilion | Aa | 1.96:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Soft Vermilion
background-color: #6A2A1B;color: #6A2A1B;background-color: rgb(106, 42, 27);background-color: hsl(11, 59%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-soft-vermilion: #6A2A1B; }class="bg-[#6A2A1B]"Colors similar to Dark Soft Vermilion
- Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B - Dark Soft Cinnabar
#6A321B - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Dark Soft Red
#6A1B1B - Dark Bright Cinnabar
#772D0D - Dark Soft Persimmon
#6A3A1B - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Dark Muted Vermilion
#5D3228 - Dark Bright Vermilion
#77220D - Dark Muted Cardinal
#5D282D - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A
More red shades
- Medium Dark Bright Vermilion
#C13815 - Bright Vermilion
#E64219 - Medium Light Bright Vermilion
#EA603E - Light Bright Vermilion
#EE7F63 - Darkest Soft Vermilion
#29100A - Very Dark Soft Vermilion
#491D12 - Deep Soft Vermilion
#8B3723 - Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Soft Vermilion
#CC5233 - Medium Light Soft Vermilion
#D46D54 - Light Soft Vermilion
#DC8974
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Soft Vermilion?
The HEX code for Dark Soft Vermilion is #6A2A1B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Soft Vermilion?
Dark Soft Vermilion has an RGB value of 106, 42, 27 (rgb(106, 42, 27)). In HSL it is 11°, 59%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Soft Vermilion?
Use white text on Dark Soft Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.72:1 and black text has 1.96:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Soft Vermilion?
The complementary color of Dark Soft Vermilion is #1B5B69. Analogous colors #691B34 and #69511B also pair well.