Dark Vermilion is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #851B00, which equals rgb(133, 27, 0) in RGB and hsl(12, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M80 Y100 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#851B00 - RGB
133, 27, 0 - HSL
12°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 80, 100, 48 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark 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 9.75:1. Its complementary color is #006A85.
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Dark Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #851B00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 27, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(12, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 12°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 80%, 100%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8723200 |
Shades and tints of Dark Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBD9D5 - 100
#D6B3AA - 200
#C28D80 - 300
#AE6755 - 400
#99412B - 500
#851B00 - 600
#6F1700 - 700
#591200 - 800
#430E00 - 900
#2C0900 - 950
#160500
Color harmonies for Dark Vermilion
- Complementary
#006A85≈ Dark Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#850028≈ Burgundy - Analogous +30°
#855D00≈ Dark Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#00851B≈ Dark Jade - Triadic +240°
#1B0085≈ Dark Iris - Split 150°
#00855D≈ Dark Seafoam - Split 210°
#002885≈ Dark Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Vermilion | Aa | 9.75:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Vermilion | Aa | 2.15:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Vermilion
background-color: #851B00;color: #851B00;background-color: rgb(133, 27, 0);background-color: hsl(12, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-vermilion: #851B00; }class="bg-[#851B00]"Colors similar to Dark Vermilion
- Dark Cinnabar
#852800 - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D - Dark Bright Vermilion
#77220D - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Dark Bright Cinnabar
#772D0D - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Dark Persimmon
#853500 - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Maroon
#800000
More red shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
#A9837E - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Darkest Vermilion
#330A00 - Very Dark Vermilion
#5C1200 - Deep Vermilion
#AD2300 - Medium Dark Vermilion
#D62B00 - Pure Vermilion
#FF3300 - Medium Light Vermilion
#FF5429 - Light Vermilion
#FF7452
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Vermilion?
The HEX code for Dark Vermilion is #851B00.
What is the RGB value of Dark Vermilion?
Dark Vermilion has an RGB value of 133, 27, 0 (rgb(133, 27, 0)). In HSL it is 12°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Vermilion?
Use white text on Dark Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.75:1 and black text has 2.15:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Vermilion?
The complementary color of Dark Vermilion is #006A85. Analogous colors #850028 and #855D00 also pair well.