Vermilion Orange Color – #f9603b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Vermilion Orange color hex code is #f9603b, and it is composed of 98% red, 38% green and 23% blue.
Vermilion Orange is a light, bright, and warm color at 76% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.1:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Vermilion Orange color (#f9603b) against dark backgrounds.

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Vermilion Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Vermilion Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #f9603b |
| RGB | rgb(249,96,59) |
| HSL | hsl(12,94.1%,60.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 61, 76, 2 |
| HSV | 12, 76, 98 |
| RGB % | 98, 38, 23 |
| XYZ | 44, 28.8, 7.4 |
| LAB | 60.6, 56.6, 50.5 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 76% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.1 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 6.76 (passes WCAG AA) |
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