What color is Vermilion?
Vermilion is a vivid, warm red with a slight orange push, hex #E73121, close to the color of a ripe tomato. It is bright without veering into pink, and its orange undertone gives it a fiery, sun-warmed quality.
What is the meaning of the color Vermilion?
Named from the Old French vermillon, derived from vermeil meaning bright red, the word entered English in the 13th century as a name for the pigment made from ground cinnabar, a mercury sulfide mineral mined in Spain and China. For centuries it was the most valued red pigment in European painting, used by Renaissance artists including Titian and Raphael in the 15th and 16th centuries. The Chinese imperial court also adopted the color extensively, using vermilion lacquer on palace architecture and official documents as a mark of authority. The Forbidden City in Beijing, constructed from 1406 to 1420, remains one of the most documented large-scale uses of vermilion in architecture.
What colors go with Vermilion?
Colors that pair well with Vermilion include:
Navy Blue: sharp, cooling contrast
Ivory: soft, warm balance
Charcoal: grounded, strong depth
Gold: rich, fiery warmth
Forest Green: bold, natural contrast
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #E73121 |
color: #E73121;
|
| RGB | 231, 49, 33 |
color: rgb(231, 49, 33);
|
| RGB Percentage | 91%, 19%, 13% |
color: rgb(91%, 19%, 13%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 79%, 86%, 9% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 5°, 80%, 52% |
color: hsl(5, 80%, 52%);
|
| HSV | 5°, 86%, 91% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 42, 36, 5 |
color: lab(42% 36 5);
|
| Decimal | 15151393 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.vermilion {
color: #E73121;
}
$vermilion: #E73121;
rgb(231, 49, 33)