The vermilion colour is a bright, vibrant shade of red, often with a hint of orange. Historically, vermilion was often extracted from natural mercury sulphide, or cinnabar. The colour was highly prized in ancient China and Europe, and was used in paintings, frescoes and decorative elements. Vermilion is incredibly durable and intense, making it the choice of many artists and craftsmen over the centuries.
In today's modern times, we tend to see synthetic versions that provide the same vibrant colour experience, but are made up of less dangerous ingredients. Popular in decorative painting, textile dyeing and digital applications, vermilion gives a visually appealing and energetic look. In design, it is an eye-catching and effective colour, often used for logos, advertising and other visual communication tools.
Vermilion colour RGB and HEX colour codes
Vermilion is a bright orangey red colour with RGB colour codes (227, 66, 52) and HEX colour code #E34234.
This theme is about the bright vermilion colour.
| Colour scheme | Code/Weights |
|---|---|
| Hex |
#E34234 |
| RGB |
rgb(227, 66, 52) |
| HSL |
hsl(6, 78%, 55%) |
| HSV/HSB |
hsl(6, 100%, 89%) |
| CMYK |
cmyk(0, 71, 77, 11) |
| Contrasting colour |
#34E3E1 |
| Complementary colour |
#34E34C |
Dark and light shades of Veres
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dark shades
light shades
Vermilion's complementary colour palettes
Vermilion is a bright and warm orange-red hue that can come in many variations and complementary combinations. Below we present 7 different colour palettes of vermilion, each containing four colours: two light and two dark shades.
Complementary palette
Analogue palette
Monochrome palette
Triad palette
Tetrade palette
Split complementary palette
Neutral palette
What is the colour of vermilion?
The colour vermilion is a bright, intense shade of red with a hint of orange. It was often used in ancient painting and is still popular in art and design for its unique effect.
What determines the colour of vermilion?
The colour of vermilion depends mainly on the composition of the colour shades. This colour is usually due to the presence of the pigment mercury sulphide (HgS), which gives a bright orange-red hue. The intensity and tone of the hue can vary depending on the quality of the paint used, the coating technique and the underlying surface. Both natural and synthetic forms are available, with the synthetic usually producing a more even and vibrant colour.
How is vermilion colour mixing possible?
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To mix the vermilion (also known as vermilion) colour, you need red and orange. To achieve the exact shade, start with the red red colour and gradually add the orange until the desired bright, warm shade is achieved. If a darker vermilion shade is required, a small amount of black can be added to achieve a deeper tone.
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