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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#DB5533 — Vermilion
#DB5533 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 #DB5533
- fdf4f2
- f6d3ca
- efb2a2
- e8907a
- e16f52
- da4e2b
- b53e20
- 8d3019
- 652312
- 3e150b
- 160704
Color schemes using #DB5533
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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#DB5533 FAQ
What color is #DB5533?
#DB5533 is a shade of vermilion in the orange family. It has a hue of 12 degrees, 70% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #DB5533?
#DB5533 is rgb(219, 85, 51) in RGB, hsl(12, 70%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 61%, 77%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #DB5533?
White text on this background reaches 3.92:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.36:1.
What colors go well with #DB5533?
Its direct complement is #33B9DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #33DBA9 and #3366DB gives you contrast without the vibration.