Very Dark Vermilion is a dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #5C1200, which equals rgb(92, 18, 0) in RGB and hsl(12, 100%, 18%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M80 Y100 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#5C1200 - RGB
92, 18, 0 - HSL
12°, 100%, 18% - CMYK
0, 80, 100, 64 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Very Dark 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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 13.62:1. Its complementary color is #00495C.
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Very Dark Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #5C1200 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 18, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(12, 100%, 18%) |
| HSV | 12°, 100%, 36% |
| CMYK | 0%, 80%, 100%, 64% |
| Decimal | 6033920 |
Shades and tints of Very Dark Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E4D8D5 - 100
#C9B0AA - 200
#AE8980 - 300
#926155 - 400
#773A2B - 500
#5C1200 - 600
#4D0F00 - 700
#3D0C00 - 800
#2E0900 - 900
#1F0600 - 950
#0F0300
Color harmonies for Very Dark Vermilion
- Complementary
#00495C≈ Very Dark Capri - Analogous −30°
#5C001C≈ Very Dark Carmine - Analogous +30°
#5C4000≈ Very Dark Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#005C12≈ Very Dark Kelly - Triadic +240°
#12005C≈ Very Dark Ultramarine - Split 150°
#005C40≈ Very Dark Seafoam - Split 210°
#001C5C≈ Very Dark Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Very Dark Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Very Dark Vermilion | Aa | 13.62:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Very Dark Vermilion | Aa | 1.54:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Very Dark Vermilion
background-color: #5C1200;color: #5C1200;background-color: rgb(92, 18, 0);background-color: hsl(12, 100%, 18%);:root { --color-very-dark-vermilion: #5C1200; }class="bg-[#5C1200]"Colors similar to Very Dark Vermilion
- Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Very Dark Cinnabar
#5C1C00 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Very Dark Bright Vermilion
#531809 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Very Dark Bright Cinnabar
#531F09 - Very Dark Bright Cardinal
#530911 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Very Dark Persimmon
#5C2500 - Very Dark Cardinal
#5C0009 - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212 - Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812
More red shades
- Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66 - Medium Light Dusty Scarlet
#A9837E - Light Dusty Scarlet
#BA9A97 - Darkest Vermilion
#330A00 - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Deep Vermilion
#AD2300 - Medium Dark Vermilion
#D62B00 - Pure Vermilion
#FF3300 - Medium Light Vermilion
#FF5429
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Very Dark Vermilion?
The HEX code for Very Dark Vermilion is #5C1200.
What is the RGB value of Very Dark Vermilion?
Very Dark Vermilion has an RGB value of 92, 18, 0 (rgb(92, 18, 0)). In HSL it is 12°, 100%, 18%.
What text color should I use on Very Dark Vermilion?
Use white text on Very Dark Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.62:1 and black text has 1.54:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Very Dark Vermilion?
The complementary color of Very Dark Vermilion is #00495C. Analogous colors #5C001C and #5C4000 also pair well.