Vermilion is a medium, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E34234, which equals rgb(227, 66, 52) in RGB and hsl(5, 76%, 55%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M71 Y77 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E34234 - RGB
227, 66, 52 - HSL
5°, 76%, 55% - CMYK
0, 71, 77, 11 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, saturated
About 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.10:1. Its complementary color is #35D5E3.
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Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #E34234 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(227, 66, 52) |
| HSL | hsl(5, 76%, 55%) |
| HSV | 5°, 77%, 89% |
| CMYK | 0%, 71%, 77%, 11% |
| Decimal | 14893620 |
Shades and tints of Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FAE0DD - 100
#F6C0BB - 200
#F1A19A - 300
#EC8178 - 400
#E86256 - 500
#E34234 - 600
#BD372B - 700
#972C23 - 800
#72211A - 900
#4C1611 - 950
#260B09
Color harmonies for Vermilion
- Complementary
#35D5E3≈ Medium Light Bright Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#E3357E≈ Medium Light Bright Carmine - Analogous +30°
#E39B35≈ Medium Light Bright Orange - Triadic +120°
#35E344≈ Medium Light Bright Green - Triadic +240°
#4435E3≈ Medium Light Bright Blue - Split 150°
#35E39B≈ Medium Light Bright Mint - Split 210°
#357EE3≈ Medium Light Bright Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Vermilion | Aa | 4.12:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Vermilion | Aa | 5.10:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Vermilion
background-color: #E34234;color: #E34234;background-color: rgb(227, 66, 52);background-color: hsl(5, 76%, 55%);:root { --color-vermilion: #E34234; }class="bg-[#E34234]"Colors similar to Vermilion
- Medium Light Bright Red
#EA3E3E - Cinnabar
#E44D2E - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E - Soft Scarlet
#CC4233 - Bright Vermilion
#E64219 - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Soft Red
#CC3333 - Soft Vermilion
#CC5233 - Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29 - Soft Cardinal
#CC3342 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Bright Cinnabar
#E65719
More red shades
- Brown
#A52A2A - Dark Red
#8B0000 - Maroon
#800000 - Red
#FF0000 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Burgundy
#800020 - Terracotta
#E2725B - Cinnabar
#E44D2E - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Carmine
#960018 - Cardinal
#C41E3A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Vermilion?
The HEX code for Vermilion is #E34234.
What is the RGB value of Vermilion?
Vermilion has an RGB value of 227, 66, 52 (rgb(227, 66, 52)). In HSL it is 5°, 76%, 55%.
What text color should I use on Vermilion?
Use black text on Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.12:1 and black text has 5.10:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Vermilion?
The complementary color of Vermilion is #35D5E3. Analogous colors #E3357E and #E39B35 also pair well.