Classic Vermilion Red
A moderately saturated, warm medium red.
#DA4A3D
rgb(218, 74, 61)
Color formats
HEX
#DA4A3D
RGB
rgb(218, 74, 61)
HSL
hsl(5, 68%, 54.7%)
HSV
hsv(5, 72%, 85.5%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 66.1%, 72%, 14.5%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Classic Vermilion Red.
Lightest
#FBEAE8
Lighter
#EA9A93
Base
#DA4A3D
Darker
#95261C
Darkest
#3F100C
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Classic Vermilion Red works
Classic Vermilion Red (#DA4A3D) is a moderately saturated, warm medium red. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its warm undertone gives it an energetic, inviting feel — a good fit for friendly, expressive brands.
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