Medium Dark Soft Vermilion is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #AB452B, which equals rgb(171, 69, 43) in RGB and hsl(12, 60%, 42%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M60 Y75 K33, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AB452B - RGB
171, 69, 43 - HSL
12°, 60%, 42% - CMYK
0, 60, 75, 33 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Medium Dark 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 5.80:1. Its complementary color is #2B92AB.
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Medium Dark Soft Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #AB452B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(171, 69, 43) |
| HSL | hsl(12, 60%, 42%) |
| HSV | 12°, 75%, 67% |
| CMYK | 0%, 60%, 75%, 33% |
| Decimal | 11224363 |
Shades and tints of Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1E0DC - 100
#E3C1B8 - 200
#D5A295 - 300
#C78372 - 400
#B9644E - 500
#AB452B - 600
#8F3A24 - 700
#722E1D - 800
#562316 - 900
#39170E - 950
#1D0C07
Color harmonies for Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
- Complementary
#2B92AB≈ Medium Dark Soft Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#AB2B51≈ Medium Dark Soft Crimson - Analogous +30°
#AB852B≈ Medium Dark Soft Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#2BAB45≈ Medium Dark Soft Jade - Triadic +240°
#452BAB≈ Medium Dark Soft Iris - Split 150°
#2BAB85≈ Medium Dark Soft Seafoam - Split 210°
#2B51AB≈ Medium Dark Soft Cobalt
Contrast and accessibility of Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Medium Dark Soft Vermilion | Aa | 5.80:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Medium Dark Soft Vermilion | Aa | 3.62:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
background-color: #AB452B;color: #AB452B;background-color: rgb(171, 69, 43);background-color: hsl(12, 60%, 42%);:root { --color-medium-dark-soft-vermilion: #AB452B; }class="bg-[#AB452B]"Colors similar to Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
- Medium Dark Soft Cinnabar
#AB512B - Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Sienna
#A0522D - Chestnut
#954535 - Deep Bright Persimmon
#9C4911 - Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940 - Medium Dark Muted Red
#964040 - Rust
#B7410E - Medium Dark Bright Cinnabar
#C14915 - Medium Dark Soft Persimmon
#AB5E2B - Deep Bright Cinnabar
#9C3B11 - Medium Dark Soft Red
#AB2B2B
More red shades
- Medium Light Bright Vermilion
#EA603E - Light Bright Vermilion
#EE7F63 - Darkest Soft Vermilion
#29100A - Very Dark Soft Vermilion
#491D12 - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B - Deep Soft Vermilion
#8B3723 - Soft Vermilion
#CC5233 - Medium Light Soft Vermilion
#D46D54 - Light Soft Vermilion
#DC8974 - Darkest Muted Vermilion
#24130F - Very Dark Muted Vermilion
#40231C
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Vermilion?
The HEX code for Medium Dark Soft Vermilion is #AB452B.
What is the RGB value of Medium Dark Soft Vermilion?
Medium Dark Soft Vermilion has an RGB value of 171, 69, 43 (rgb(171, 69, 43)). In HSL it is 12°, 60%, 42%.
What text color should I use on Medium Dark Soft Vermilion?
Use white text on Medium Dark Soft Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.80:1 and black text has 3.62:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Medium Dark Soft Vermilion?
The complementary color of Medium Dark Soft Vermilion is #2B92AB. Analogous colors #AB2B51 and #AB852B also pair well.