Vermilion Red Color – #b5493a: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Vermilion Red color hex code is #b5493a, and it is composed of 71% red, 29% green and 23% blue.
Vermilion Red is a dark, bright, and warm color at 68% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 5.28:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Vermilion Red color (#b5493a) against light backgrounds.

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Vermilion Red Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Vermilion Red, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #b5493a |
| RGB | rgb(181,73,58) |
| HSL | hsl(7,51.5%,46.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 60, 68, 29 |
| HSV | 7, 68, 71 |
| RGB % | 71, 29, 23 |
| XYZ | 22.2, 14.9, 5.7 |
| LAB | 45.5, 42.8, 31.2 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Red |
| Saturation | 68% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 5.28 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 3.98 (fails WCAG AA) |
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