Light Muted Vermilion is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CB9386, which equals rgb(203, 147, 134) in RGB and hsl(11, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M28 Y34 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CB9386 - RGB
203, 147, 134 - HSL
11°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
0, 28, 34, 20 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.06:1. Its complementary color is #86BECB.
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Light Muted Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #CB9386 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 147, 134) |
| HSL | hsl(11, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 11°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 28%, 34%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13341574 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6EDEB - 100
#EEDBD7 - 200
#E5C9C3 - 300
#DCB7AE - 400
#D4A59A - 500
#CB9386 - 600
#A97B70 - 700
#876259 - 800
#664A43 - 900
#44312D - 950
#221916
Color harmonies for Light Muted Vermilion
- Complementary
#86BECB≈ Light Muted Peacock - Analogous −30°
#CB869C≈ Light Muted Ruby - Analogous +30°
#CBB586≈ Light Muted Amber - Triadic +120°
#86CB92≈ Light Muted Emerald - Triadic +240°
#9286CB≈ Light Muted Indigo - Split 150°
#86CBB5≈ Light Muted Aquamarine - Split 210°
#869CCB≈ Light Muted Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Vermilion | Aa | 2.61:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Vermilion | Aa | 8.06:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Vermilion
background-color: #CB9386;color: #CB9386;background-color: rgb(203, 147, 134);background-color: hsl(11, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-vermilion: #CB9386; }class="bg-[#CB9386]"Colors similar to Light Muted Vermilion
- Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Light Muted Cinnabar
#CB9A86 - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Light Muted Persimmon
#CBA186 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Light Muted Crimson
#CB8693 - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Light Soft Cinnabar
#DC9374 - Light Muted Ruby
#CB869A - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A
More red shades
- Very Dark Muted Vermilion
#40231C - Dark Muted Vermilion
#5D3228 - Deep Muted Vermilion
#794234 - Medium Dark Muted Vermilion
#965140 - Muted Vermilion
#B2614D - Medium Light Muted Vermilion
#BF7A69 - Very Dark Dusty Vermilion
#372825 - Dark Dusty Vermilion
#503A35 - Deep Dusty Vermilion
#684C45 - Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
#815E56 - Dusty Vermilion
#997066
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Vermilion?
The HEX code for Light Muted Vermilion is #CB9386.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Vermilion?
Light Muted Vermilion has an RGB value of 203, 147, 134 (rgb(203, 147, 134)). In HSL it is 11°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Vermilion?
Use black text on Light Muted Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 and black text has 8.06:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Vermilion?
The complementary color of Light Muted Vermilion is #86BECB. Analogous colors #CB869C and #CBB586 also pair well.