analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D64F2C — Vermilion
#D64F2C is a mid-tone saturated orange sitting at 12° 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.
#d64f2c
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #D64F2C
- fcf4f2
- f5d3cb
- edb2a4
- e5927d
- de7156
- d6502e
- b24023
- 8b321b
- 642414
- 3c160c
- 150804
Color schemes using #D64F2C
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
#D64F2C FAQ
What color is #D64F2C?
#D64F2C is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 67% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #D64F2C?
#D64F2C is rgb(214, 79, 44) in RGB, hsl(12, 67%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 63%, 79%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D64F2C?
White text on this background reaches 4.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.01:1.
What colors go well with #D64F2C?
Its direct complement is #2EB4D6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2ED6A4 and #2E61D6 gives you contrast without the vibration.