Deep Soft Vermilion is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #8B3723, which equals rgb(139, 55, 35) in RGB and hsl(12, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M60 Y75 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#8B3723 - RGB
139, 55, 35 - HSL
12°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
0, 60, 75, 45 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep 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. 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 7.87:1. Its complementary color is #23768B.
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Deep Soft Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #8B3723 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(139, 55, 35) |
| HSL | hsl(12, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 12°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 0%, 60%, 75%, 45% |
| Decimal | 9123619 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#ECDEDA - 100
#D8BCB6 - 200
#C59B91 - 300
#B27A6C - 400
#9E5848 - 500
#8B3723 - 600
#742E1D - 700
#5D2517 - 800
#461C12 - 900
#2E120C - 950
#170906
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Vermilion
- Complementary
#23768B≈ Deep Soft Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#8B2342≈ Deep Soft Carmine - Analogous +30°
#8B6C23≈ Deep Soft Marigold - Triadic +120°
#238B37≈ Deep Soft Kelly - Triadic +240°
#37238B≈ Deep Soft Ultramarine - Split 150°
#238B6C≈ Deep Soft Turquoise - Split 210°
#23428B≈ Deep Soft Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Vermilion | Aa | 7.87:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Soft Vermilion | Aa | 2.67:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Soft Vermilion
background-color: #8B3723;color: #8B3723;background-color: rgb(139, 55, 35);background-color: hsl(12, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-vermilion: #8B3723; }class="bg-[#8B3723]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Vermilion
- Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Deep Soft Cinnabar
#8B4223 - Saddle Brown
#8B4513 - Deep Muted Red
#793434 - Deep Bright Cinnabar
#9C3B11 - Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34 - Deep Soft Red
#8B2323 - Deep Soft Persimmon
#8B4C23 - Chestnut
#954535 - Deep Soft Cardinal
#8B232D - Deep Bright Vermilion
#9C2D11 - Deep Muted Vermilion
#794234
More red shades
- Bright Vermilion
#E64219 - Medium Light Bright Vermilion
#EA603E - Light Bright Vermilion
#EE7F63 - Darkest Soft Vermilion
#29100A - Very Dark Soft Vermilion
#491D12 - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B - Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Soft Vermilion
#CC5233 - Medium Light Soft Vermilion
#D46D54 - Light Soft Vermilion
#DC8974 - Darkest Muted Vermilion
#24130F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Vermilion?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Vermilion is #8B3723.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Vermilion?
Deep Soft Vermilion has an RGB value of 139, 55, 35 (rgb(139, 55, 35)). In HSL it is 12°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Vermilion?
Use white text on Deep Soft Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.87:1 and black text has 2.67:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Vermilion?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Vermilion is #23768B. Analogous colors #8B2342 and #8B6C23 also pair well.