Light Soft Vermilion is a medium-light, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DC8974, which equals rgb(220, 137, 116) in RGB and hsl(12, 60%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M38 Y47 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DC8974 - RGB
220, 137, 116 - HSL
12°, 60%, 66% - CMYK
0, 38, 47, 14 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Light 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. 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 7.87:1. Its complementary color is #74C8DC.
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Light Soft Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #DC8974 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 137, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(12, 60%, 66%) |
| HSV | 12°, 47%, 86% |
| CMYK | 0%, 38%, 47%, 14% |
| Decimal | 14453108 |
Shades and tints of Light Soft Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9EBE8 - 100
#F3D8D1 - 200
#EEC4BA - 300
#E8B0A2 - 400
#E29D8B - 500
#DC8974 - 600
#B77261 - 700
#935B4D - 800
#6E453A - 900
#492E27 - 950
#251713
Color harmonies for Light Soft Vermilion
- Complementary
#74C8DC≈ Light Soft Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#DC7493≈ Pale Violet Red - Analogous +30°
#DCBD74≈ Light Soft Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#74DC89≈ Light Soft Kelly - Triadic +240°
#8974DC≈ Light Soft Ultramarine - Split 150°
#74DCBD≈ Light Soft Seafoam - Split 210°
#7493DC≈ Light Soft Cobalt
Contrast and accessibility of Light Soft Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Soft Vermilion | Aa | 2.67:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Soft Vermilion | Aa | 7.87:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Soft Vermilion
background-color: #DC8974;color: #DC8974;background-color: rgb(220, 137, 116);background-color: hsl(12, 60%, 66%);:root { --color-light-soft-vermilion: #DC8974; }class="bg-[#DC8974]"Colors similar to Light Soft Vermilion
- Light Soft Scarlet
#DC7F74 - Light Soft Cinnabar
#DC9374 - Dark Salmon
#E9967A - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Light Bright Cinnabar
#EE8D63 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Light Soft Persimmon
#DC9E74 - Light Coral
#F08080 - Light Muted Vermilion
#CB9386 - Light Bright Vermilion
#EE7F63 - Light Soft Cardinal
#DC747F
More red shades
- Very Dark Soft Vermilion
#491D12 - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B - Deep Soft Vermilion
#8B3723 - Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Soft Vermilion
#CC5233 - Medium Light Soft Vermilion
#D46D54 - Darkest Muted Vermilion
#24130F - Very Dark Muted Vermilion
#40231C - Dark Muted Vermilion
#5D3228 - Deep Muted Vermilion
#794234 - Medium Dark Muted Vermilion
#965140
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Soft Vermilion?
The HEX code for Light Soft Vermilion is #DC8974.
What is the RGB value of Light Soft Vermilion?
Light Soft Vermilion has an RGB value of 220, 137, 116 (rgb(220, 137, 116)). In HSL it is 12°, 60%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Soft Vermilion?
Use black text on Light Soft Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.67:1 and black text has 7.87:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Soft Vermilion?
The complementary color of Light Soft Vermilion is #74C8DC. Analogous colors #DC7493 and #DCBD74 also pair well.