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#D75B3C — Vermilion

#D75B3C 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.

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Tints and shades of #D75B3C

Color schemes using #D75B3C

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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#D75B3C FAQ

What color is #D75B3C?

#D75B3C is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 66% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #D75B3C?

#D75B3C is rgb(215, 91, 60) in RGB, hsl(12, 66%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 58%, 72%, 16%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #D75B3C?

White text on this background reaches 3.85:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.45:1.

What colors go well with #D75B3C?

Its direct complement is #3CB8D7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3CD7A9 and #3C6BD7 gives you contrast without the vibration.