Vivid Vermilion

HEX: #E56024 | Modern Palette

On White
3.48:1
FAIL
On Black
6.03:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E56024
RGB
229, 96, 36
HSL
18°, 84% ,89%
CMYK
0, 58.08, 84.28, 10.2

About Vivid Vermilion

Vivid Vermilion (#E56024) is a color with RGB(229, 96, 36) and HSL(18.65°, 84.28%, 89.8%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #24A9E5, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #24E560 and #6024E5. The name comes from vermiculus (Latin).

  • HEX: #E56024
  • RGB: 229, 96, 36
  • HSL: 18.65°, 84.28%, 89.8%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #24A9E5
  • Triadic colors: #24E560, #6024E5
  • The name comes from vermiculus (Latin).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #E56024 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #97970A
Protanopia #797927
Tritanopia #E75B5B
Achromatopsia #898989

Frequently Asked Questions

Vivid Vermilion (#E56024) is a color with RGB(229, 96, 36) and HSL(18.65°, 84.28%, 89.8%).

#E56024 pairs strongly with #24A9E5 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E56024 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

#E56024 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Vivid Vermilion is linked to vermiculus from Latin, meaning Meaning 'little worm', referring to the insect from which a red dye was obtained..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word vermiculus
Meaning Meaning 'little worm', referring to the insect from which a red dye was obtained.
Language Latin
First Recorded Use Medieval

History

Vermilion, a brilliant red pigment, has been used since antiquity, primarily derived from the mineral cinnabar. Ancient Romans utilized it extensively for frescoes and manuscripts, valuing its intense hue. During the Renaissance, it was a staple in European painting, though its toxicity and tendency to darken over time led to the development of synthetic alternatives. The synthetic production of vermilion began in China around the 8th century and in Europe in the Middle Ages.

First Recorded Use

The term 'vermilion' entered English in the late 14th century, derived from Old French 'vermeillon'. It initially referred to the red dye kermes, but later became associated with the pigment cinnabar.

Cultural Associations

In Chinese culture, vermilion holds significant symbolic value, representing good fortune, vitality, and divinity, often used in temples and traditional art. It was also a prominent color in Mesoamerican civilizations, notably for funerary rituals and murals. Its striking appearance has made it a symbol of power and luxury across various historical contexts.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E56024;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E56024;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E56024;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E56024,
        #CFEDFB
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E56024,
        #CFEDFB
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$vivid-vermilion: #E56024;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$vivid-vermilion-r: 229;
$vivid-vermilion-g: 96;
$vivid-vermilion-b: 36;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $vivid-vermilion;
    color: rgba($vivid-vermilion-r, $vivid-vermilion-g, $vivid-vermilion-b, 0.8);
}