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#D5503F — Vermilion

#D5503F is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 7° 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.

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Tints and shades of #D5503F

Color schemes using #D5503F

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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.

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#D5503F FAQ

What color is #D5503F?

#D5503F is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 7 degrees, 64% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #D5503F?

#D5503F is rgb(213, 80, 63) in RGB, hsl(7, 64%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 62%, 70%, 16%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #D5503F?

White text on this background reaches 4.16:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.05:1.

What colors go well with #D5503F?

Its direct complement is #3FC3D5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3FD59B and #3F78D5 gives you contrast without the vibration.