analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CD5A37 — Vermilion
#CD5A37 is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 14° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#cd5a37
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CD5A37
- fcf5f3
- f3d6cd
- e9b7a8
- e09882
- d6795d
- cd5a37
- ab482b
- 853921
- 5f2918
- 3a190e
- 140905
Color schemes using #CD5A37
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#CD5A37 FAQ
What color is #CD5A37?
#CD5A37 is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 14 degrees, 60% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CD5A37?
#CD5A37 is rgb(205, 90, 55) in RGB, hsl(14, 60%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 56%, 73%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CD5A37?
White text on this background reaches 4.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.11:1.
What colors go well with #CD5A37?
Its direct complement is #37AACD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #37CDA5 and #375FCD gives you contrast without the vibration.