Darkest Vermilion is a very dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #330A00, which equals rgb(51, 10, 0) in RGB and hsl(12, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M80 Y100 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#330A00 - RGB
51, 10, 0 - HSL
12°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
0, 80, 100, 80 - Family
Red - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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 17.73:1. Its complementary color is #002933.
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Darkest Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #330A00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(51, 10, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(12, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 12°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 0%, 80%, 100%, 80% |
| Decimal | 3344896 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDD6D5 - 100
#BBADAA - 200
#998580 - 300
#775C55 - 400
#55332B - 500
#330A00 - 600
#2B0800 - 700
#220700 - 800
#1A0500 - 900
#110300 - 950
#090200
Color harmonies for Darkest Vermilion
- Complementary
#002933≈ Darkest Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#33000F≈ Darkest Carmine - Analogous +30°
#332400≈ Darkest Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#00330A≈ Darkest Kelly - Triadic +240°
#0A0033≈ Darkest Ultramarine - Split 150°
#003324≈ Darkest Seafoam - Split 210°
#000F33≈ Darkest Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Vermilion | Aa | 17.73:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Vermilion | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Vermilion
background-color: #330A00;color: #330A00;background-color: rgb(51, 10, 0);background-color: hsl(12, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-vermilion: #330A00; }class="bg-[#330A00]"Colors similar to Darkest Vermilion
- Darkest Scarlet
#330500 - Darkest Cinnabar
#330F00 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Darkest Bright Vermilion
#2E0D05 - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Darkest Bright Cinnabar
#2E1105 - Darkest Bright Cardinal
#2E0509 - Darkest Red
#330000 - Darkest Persimmon
#331400 - Darkest Cardinal
#330005 - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A - Darkest Soft Scarlet
#290D0A
More red shades
- Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
#A9837E - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Very Dark Vermilion
#5C1200 - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Deep Vermilion
#AD2300 - Medium Dark Vermilion
#D62B00 - Pure Vermilion
#FF3300
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Vermilion?
The HEX code for Darkest Vermilion is #330A00.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Vermilion?
Darkest Vermilion has an RGB value of 51, 10, 0 (rgb(51, 10, 0)). In HSL it is 12°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Vermilion?
Use white text on Darkest Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 17.73:1 and black text has 1.18:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Vermilion?
The complementary color of Darkest Vermilion is #002933. Analogous colors #33000F and #332400 also pair well.