Deep Bright Vermilion is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #9C2D11, which equals rgb(156, 45, 17) in RGB and hsl(12, 80%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M71 Y89 K39, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#9C2D11 - RGB
156, 45, 17 - HSL
12°, 80%, 34% - CMYK
0, 71, 89, 39 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Bright 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.51:1. Its complementary color is #11809C.
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Deep Bright Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #9C2D11 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(156, 45, 17) |
| HSL | hsl(12, 80%, 34%) |
| HSV | 12°, 89%, 61% |
| CMYK | 0%, 71%, 89%, 39% |
| Decimal | 10235153 |
Shades and tints of Deep Bright Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EFDCD7 - 100
#DEB9B0 - 200
#CE9688 - 300
#BD7360 - 400
#AD5039 - 500
#9C2D11 - 600
#82260E - 700
#681E0B - 800
#4E1709 - 900
#340F06 - 950
#1A0803
Color harmonies for Deep Bright Vermilion
- Complementary
#11809C≈ Deep Bright Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#9C113B≈ Deep Bright Carmine - Analogous +30°
#9C7211≈ Deep Bright Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#119C2D≈ Deep Bright Kelly - Triadic +240°
#2D119C≈ Deep Bright Ultramarine - Split 150°
#119C72≈ Deep Bright Seafoam - Split 210°
#113B9C≈ Deep Bright Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Bright Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Bright Vermilion | Aa | 7.51:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Bright Vermilion | Aa | 2.80:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Bright Vermilion
background-color: #9C2D11;color: #9C2D11;background-color: rgb(156, 45, 17);background-color: hsl(12, 80%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-bright-vermilion: #9C2D11; }class="bg-[#9C2D11]"Colors similar to Deep Bright Vermilion
- Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Deep Bright Cinnabar
#9C3B11 - Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Deep Cinnabar
#AD3400 - Brown
#A52A2A - Deep Vermilion
#AD2300 - Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Deep Soft Vermilion
#8B3723 - Dark Cinnabar
#852800 - Medium Dark Soft Red
#AB2B2B - Dark Persimmon
#853500 - Fire Brick
#B22222
More red shades
- Pure Vermilion
#FF3300 - Medium Light Vermilion
#FF5429 - Light Vermilion
#FF7452 - Darkest Bright Vermilion
#2E0D05 - Very Dark Bright Vermilion
#531809 - Dark Bright Vermilion
#77220D - Medium Dark Bright Vermilion
#C13815 - Bright Vermilion
#E64219 - Medium Light Bright Vermilion
#EA603E - Light Bright Vermilion
#EE7F63 - Darkest Soft Vermilion
#29100A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Bright Vermilion?
The HEX code for Deep Bright Vermilion is #9C2D11.
What is the RGB value of Deep Bright Vermilion?
Deep Bright Vermilion has an RGB value of 156, 45, 17 (rgb(156, 45, 17)). In HSL it is 12°, 80%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Bright Vermilion?
Use white text on Deep Bright Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.51:1 and black text has 2.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Bright Vermilion?
The complementary color of Deep Bright Vermilion is #11809C. Analogous colors #9C113B and #9C7211 also pair well.