Vermilion
Also known as: Jasper Red, Orangish Red, Spectacular Scarlet, Arcade Fire
With its warm undertone, Vermilion (#F4320C) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.31:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Vermilion color codes
- HEX
- #F4320C
- RGB
- rgb(244, 50, 12)
- RGBA
- rgba(244, 50, 12, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(10, 91%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(10, 95%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 80%, 95%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(54.5 71.3 65.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.7% 0.231 32.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: red#FF0000 · ΔE 2.5
- RAL 2005 — Luminous orange#FF2300 · ΔE 1.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Vermilion works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Vermilion
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Vermilion by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.96:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.31:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Vermilion background: #000000
Palettes featuring Vermilion
Vermilion with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vermilion
Vermilion triad
Similar colors
- Arcade Fire#EE3311 · ΔE 1.2
- Scarlet#FF2400 · ΔE 1.7
- Thai Hot#FE1C06 · ΔE 1.9
- Chilli Crab#E93A0E · ΔE 1.9
- Red#FF0000 · ΔE 2.5
- Tomato#EF4026 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Vermilion is closest to Oasis.
Vermilion FAQs
What color is Vermilion?
Vermilion is a medium red with the hex code #F4320C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 10°, 91% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Vermilion?
The hex code for Vermilion is #F4320C. In RGB it's rgb(244, 50, 12), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 80%, 95%, 4%).
What colors go well with Vermilion?
Vermilion pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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