Vermilion Scarlet color: hex code #D1062B
Vermilion Scarlet has the hex code #D1062B. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 82% red, 2.4% green and 16.9% blue (209, 6, 43).
Its hue angle is 349°, with 94% saturation and 42% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 97% magenta, 79% yellow and 18% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.57:1).
Vermilion Scarlet (#D1062B) color codes
| HEX | #D1062B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(209, 6, 43) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(82%, 2.4%, 16.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 94%, 42%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(349, 97%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 97%, 79%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(44.04, 69.08, 39.62) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(44.04, 79.64, 29.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(26.799, 13.865, 3.55) | |
| Decimal | 13698603 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Vermilion Scarlet, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #D1062B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.57:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #D1062B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.57:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.77:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #D1062B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#564e2aProtanopia
no red cones#847622Deuteranopia
no green cones#e7001cTritanopia
no blue cones#686868Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #d1062b; }
.text { color: #d1062b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #d1062b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(209 6 43 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #d1062b, #d14706); }Similar colors
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See #D1062B on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #D1062B?
- #D1062B is a vivid red known as Vermilion Scarlet. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Vermilion Scarlet?
- The RGB value is 209, 6, 43: 209 red, 6 green and 43 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Vermilion Scarlet?
- The complementary color is #06D1AC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #D1062B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.77:1 and white text 5.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.