Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion is a medium-dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #815E56, which equals rgb(129, 94, 86) in RGB and hsl(11, 20%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M27 Y33 K49, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#815E56 - RGB
129, 94, 86 - HSL
11°, 20%, 42% - CMYK
0, 27, 33, 49 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Medium Dark 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. 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 5.72:1. Its complementary color is #567981.
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Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #815E56 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(129, 94, 86) |
| HSL | hsl(11, 20%, 42%) |
| HSV | 11°, 33%, 51% |
| CMYK | 0%, 27%, 33%, 49% |
| Decimal | 8478294 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EAE4E3 - 100
#D5C9C7 - 200
#C0AFAB - 300
#AB948E - 400
#967972 - 500
#815E56 - 600
#6C4E48 - 700
#563F39 - 800
#412F2B - 900
#2B1F1D - 950
#16100E
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
- Complementary
#567981≈ Medium Dark Dusty Peacock - Analogous −30°
#815663≈ Medium Dark Dusty Carmine - Analogous +30°
#817356≈ Medium Dark Dusty Amber - Triadic +120°
#56815E≈ Medium Dark Dusty Kelly - Triadic +240°
#5E5681≈ Medium Dark Dusty Ultramarine - Split 150°
#568173≈ Medium Dark Dusty Aquamarine - Split 210°
#566381≈ Medium Dark Dusty Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion | Aa | 5.72:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion | Aa | 3.67:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
background-color: #815E56;color: #815E56;background-color: rgb(129, 94, 86);background-color: hsl(11, 20%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-dusty-vermilion: #815E56; }class="bg-[#815E56]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion
- Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Medium Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#816356 - Medium Dark Dusty Red
#815656 - Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
#81565A - Medium Dark Dusty Persimmon
#816756 - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Medium Dark Dusty Orange
#816B56 - Medium Dark Dusty Ruby
#815663 - Medium Dark Dusty Carmine
#815667 - Medium Dark Dusty Tangerine
#816F56 - Warm Gray 40
#6F665D - Medium Dark Dusty Blush
#81566B
More red shades
- Muted Vermilion
#B2614D - Medium Light Muted Vermilion
#BF7A69 - Light Muted Vermilion
#CB9386 - Very Dark Dusty Vermilion
#372825 - Dark Dusty Vermilion
#503A35 - Deep Dusty Vermilion
#684C45 - Dusty Vermilion
#997066 - Medium Light Dusty Vermilion
#A9877E - Light Dusty Vermilion
#BA9E97 - Darkest Ruby
#33000F - Very Dark Ruby
#5C001C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion is #815E56.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion?
Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion has an RGB value of 129, 94, 86 (rgb(129, 94, 86)). In HSL it is 11°, 20%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion?
Use white text on Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.72:1 and black text has 3.67:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Dusty Vermilion is #567981. Analogous colors #815663 and #817356 also pair well.