Very Dark Muted Vermilion is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #40231C, which equals rgb(64, 35, 28) in RGB and hsl(12, 39%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M45 Y56 K75, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#40231C - RGB
64, 35, 28 - HSL
12°, 39%, 18% - CMYK
0, 45, 56, 75 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Very Dark 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. 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 14.24:1. Its complementary color is #1C3940.
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Very Dark Muted Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #40231C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(64, 35, 28) |
| HSL | hsl(12, 39%, 18%) |
| HSV | 12°, 56%, 25% |
| CMYK | 0%, 45%, 56%, 75% |
| Decimal | 4203292 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Muted Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DFDAD9 - 100
#BFB6B3 - 200
#A0918E - 300
#806C68 - 400
#604842 - 500
#40231C - 600
#351D17 - 700
#2B1713 - 800
#20120E - 900
#150C09 - 950
#0B0605
Color harmonies for Very Dark Muted Vermilion
- Complementary
#1C3940≈ Very Dark Muted Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#401C27≈ Very Dark Muted Carmine - Analogous +30°
#40351C≈ Very Dark Muted Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#1C4023≈ Very Dark Muted Kelly - Triadic +240°
#231C40≈ Very Dark Muted Ultramarine - Split 150°
#1C4035≈ Very Dark Muted Seafoam - Split 210°
#1C2740≈ Very Dark Muted Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Muted Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Muted Vermilion | Aa | 14.24:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Muted Vermilion | Aa | 1.48:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Muted Vermilion
background-color: #40231C;color: #40231C;background-color: rgb(64, 35, 28);background-color: hsl(12, 39%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-muted-vermilion: #40231C; }class="bg-[#40231C]"Colors similar to Very Dark Muted Vermilion
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#401F1C - Very Dark Muted Cinnabar
#40271C - Espresso
#3C2415 - Very Dark Muted Red
#401C1C - Very Dark Muted Persimmon
#402A1C - Very Dark Muted Cardinal
#401C1F - Very Dark Muted Crimson
#401C23 - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Very Dark Soft Cinnabar
#492312 - Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
#372725 - Very Dark Muted Orange
#402E1C - Very Dark Dusty Vermilion
#372825
More red shades
- Deep Soft Vermilion
#8B3723 - Medium Dark Soft Vermilion
#AB452B - Soft Vermilion
#CC5233 - Medium Light Soft Vermilion
#D46D54 - Light Soft Vermilion
#DC8974 - Darkest Muted Vermilion
#24130F - Dark Muted Vermilion
#5D3228 - Deep Muted Vermilion
#794234 - Medium Dark Muted Vermilion
#965140 - Muted Vermilion
#B2614D - Medium Light Muted Vermilion
#BF7A69
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Muted Vermilion?
The HEX code for Very Dark Muted Vermilion is #40231C.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Muted Vermilion?
Very Dark Muted Vermilion has an RGB value of 64, 35, 28 (rgb(64, 35, 28)). In HSL it is 12°, 39%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Muted Vermilion?
Use white text on Very Dark Muted Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.24:1 and black text has 1.48:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Muted Vermilion?
The complementary color of Very Dark Muted Vermilion is #1C3940. Analogous colors #401C27 and #40351C also pair well.