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#DF3D34 — Vermilion

#DF3D34 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 3° 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 #DF3D34

Color schemes using #DF3D34

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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#DF3D34 FAQ

What color is #DF3D34?

#DF3D34 is a shade of vermilion in the red family. It has a hue of 3 degrees, 73% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #DF3D34?

#DF3D34 is rgb(223, 61, 52) in RGB, hsl(3, 73%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 73%, 77%, 13%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #DF3D34?

White text on this background reaches 4.33:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.85:1.

What colors go well with #DF3D34?

Its direct complement is #34D7DF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #34DF92 and #3481DF gives you contrast without the vibration.