Light Dusty Vermilion is a medium-light, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #BA9E97, which equals rgb(186, 158, 151) in RGB and hsl(12, 20%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M15 Y19 K27, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#BA9E97 - RGB
186, 158, 151 - HSL
12°, 20%, 66% - CMYK
0, 15, 19, 27 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, muted
About Light Dusty 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.43:1. Its complementary color is #97B3BA.
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Light Dusty Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #BA9E97 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(186, 158, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(12, 20%, 66%) |
| HSV | 12°, 19%, 73% |
| CMYK | 0%, 15%, 19%, 27% |
| Decimal | 12230295 |
Shades and tints of Light Dusty Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F4EFEE - 100
#E8DFDC - 200
#DDCFCB - 300
#D1BEBA - 400
#C6AEA8 - 500
#BA9E97 - 600
#9B847E - 700
#7C6965 - 800
#5D4F4C - 900
#3E3532 - 950
#1F1A19
Color harmonies for Light Dusty Vermilion
- Complementary
#97B3BA≈ Light Dusty Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#BA97A1≈ Light Dusty Crimson - Analogous +30°
#BAAF97≈ Light Dusty Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#97BA9E≈ Light Dusty Jade - Triadic +240°
#9E97BA≈ Light Dusty Iris - Split 150°
#97BAAF≈ Light Dusty Seafoam - Split 210°
#97A1BA≈ Light Dusty Cobalt
Contrast and accessibility of Light Dusty Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Dusty Vermilion | Aa | 2.49:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Dusty Vermilion | Aa | 8.43:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Dusty Vermilion
background-color: #BA9E97;color: #BA9E97;background-color: rgb(186, 158, 151);background-color: hsl(12, 20%, 66%);:root { --color-light-dusty-vermilion: #BA9E97; }class="bg-[#BA9E97]"Colors similar to Light Dusty Vermilion
- Light Dusty Cinnabar
#BAA197 - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Light Dusty Persimmon
#BAA597 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E - Light Dusty Orange
#BAA897 - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Light Dusty Carmine
#BA97A5 - Warm Gray 65
#AEA69E - Light Dusty Tangerine
#BAAC97 - Light Dusty Blush
#BA97A8
More red shades
- Very Dark Dusty Vermilion
#372825 - Dark Dusty Vermilion
#503A35 - Deep Dusty Vermilion
#684C45 - Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
#815E56 - Dusty Vermilion
#997066 - Medium Light Dusty Vermilion
#A9877E - Darkest Ruby
#33000F - Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Deep Ruby
#AD0034 - Medium Dark Ruby
#D60040
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Dusty Vermilion?
The HEX code for Light Dusty Vermilion is #BA9E97.
What is the RGB value of Light Dusty Vermilion?
Light Dusty Vermilion has an RGB value of 186, 158, 151 (rgb(186, 158, 151)). In HSL it is 12°, 20%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Dusty Vermilion?
Use black text on Light Dusty Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.49:1 and black text has 8.43:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Dusty Vermilion?
The complementary color of Light Dusty Vermilion is #97B3BA. Analogous colors #BA97A1 and #BAAF97 also pair well.