Color swatch image showing Vermilion (#E34234) with RGB(227,66,52) values

Vermilion (#E34234) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Vermilion (#E34234) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Vermilion (#E34234) Color Information

Vermilion (#E34234) RGB value is (227, 66, 52). The hex color red value is 227, green is 66, and blue is 52. Its HSL format shows a hue of 5°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 71 percent, 77 percent, 11 percent.

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Vermilion (#E34234) Color Meaning

Vermilion (#CB2821 / #D9381E / #E34234) signifies vitality, courage, and dynamic transformation. This bright, intense red conveys energy, motivation, and creativity. Psychologically, Vermilion (#CB2821) encourages assertiveness, decisiveness, and physical engagement, stimulating both mind and body. Culturally, Vermilion has been historically important in both East and West. In Western traditions, it represents excitement and bold expression, while in Eastern cultures, it is deeply spiritual, symbolizing prosperity, protection, and sacred rituals. Fengshui incorporates Vermilion to energize areas of action, fame, or personal growth. Spiritually, Vermilion (#E34234) aligns with the Root and Sacral chakras, supporting grounding, passion, and vitality. As a vivid red shade, it exudes life force, making it popular in ceremonial art, design elements, and attention-grabbing highlights. Its presence in visual media ensures both emotional intensity and aesthetic warmth.

Color Conversion

Convert Vermilion (#E34234) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#E34234
RGB
rgb(227, 66, 52)
HSL
hsl(5°, 76%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 71%, 77%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(5°, 77%, 89%)
XYZ
34.2466 20.4753 5.3959
Yxy
20.4753 0.5697 0.3406
Hunter Lab
45.2496 6.2201 2.2538
CIE-Lab
52.3703 61.0924 44.4174

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red227 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green66 / 255 (26%)
26%
Blue52 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

Vermilion (#E34234) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Vermilion (#E34234) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Vermilion (#E34234) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#E34234

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E34234 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Vermilion (#E34234)

protanopia

#9d9c37

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E34234;

Text Color

color: #E34234;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E34234;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E3423440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E34234;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E34234 0%, #911e14 100%);

Vermilion (#E34234) Color FAQs

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