Cinnabar/Vermilion Color Code: HEX Code & RGB Code Values

Looking for specific cinnabar/vermilion color code? Get exact cinnabar/vermilion hex code #E34234 and cinnabar/vermilion RGB code rgb(227,66,52). Complete color information for design and development projects featuring this historic, vibrant red.

HEX#E34234

RGBrgb(227,66,52)

Shades of Vermilion

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HEX Color Value

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Shades (Adding Black)

• E34234

  rgb(227, 66, 52)
• BA392C

  rgb(186, 57, 44)
• 933025

  rgb(147, 48, 37)
• 6D271E

  rgb(109, 39, 30)
• 4A1D17

  rgb(74, 29, 23)
• 28130E

  rgb(40, 19, 14)
• 000000

  rgb(0, 0, 0)

Tints (Adding White)

• E34234

  rgb(227, 66, 52)
• EE6753

  rgb(238, 103, 83)
• F78773

  rgb(247, 135, 115)
• FDA595

  rgb(253, 165, 149)
• FFC4B8

  rgb(255, 196, 184)
• FFE2DC

  rgb(255, 226, 220)
• FFFFFF

  rgb(255, 255, 255)

Tones (Adding Gray)

• E34234

  rgb(227, 66, 52)
• D94D3D

  rgb(217, 77, 61)
• CC5948

  rgb(204, 89, 72)
• BD6354

  rgb(189, 99, 84)
• AC6D61

  rgb(172, 109, 97)
• 97756F

  rgb(151, 117, 111)
• 808080

  rgb(128, 128, 128)

Vermilion Palette

Explore curated and automatically generated color palettes featuring vermilion. See how it harmonizes with other colors for UI themes, graphics, and branding materials.

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Sequential

Single hue gradient for data visualization

7 colors

Lightest

#FFE7E4

Light

#FEB3A6

Medium Light

#F47E6B

Medium

#E34234

Medium Dark

#A83127

Dark

#71211B

Darkest

#3E110D

Diverging

Dual hue gradient with a neutral midpoint

9 colors

Base End

#E34234

Left Dark

#F07561

Left Medium

#F8A190

Left Light

#FACBC1

Neutral

#F5F5F5

Right Light

#D1EEF1

Right Medium

#A9E6EC

Right Dark

#7BDEE8

Complementary End

#34D5E3

Monochromatic

Same hue, different brightness/saturation

5 colors

Lightest

#FFFFFF

Light

#FDA595

Medium

#E34234

Dark

#900000

Darkest

#000000

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

5 colors

Left Adjacent 2

#E334D5

Left Adjacent 1

#E3347D

Main

#E34234

Right Adjacent 1

#E39A34

Right Adjacent 2

#D5E334

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

2 colors

Main

#E34234

Complementary

#34D5E3

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the color wheel (120° apart)

3 colors

Main

#E34234

Secondary

#34E342

Tertiary

#4234E3

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

4 colors

Main

#E34234

Right 90°

#7DE334

Complementary

#34D5E3

Left 90°

#9A34E3

Tetradic

Two pairs of complementary colors

4 colors

Main

#E34234

Secondary

#D5E334

Complementary

#34D5E3

Complementary Secondary

#4234E3

Split Complementary

Complementary colors ±30°

3 colors

Main

#E34234

Split Left

#34E399

Split Right

#347DE3

Cyclic

Circular gradient for periodic data

8 colors

0°

#E34234

45°

#E3C534

90°

#7DE334

135°

#34E36E

180°

#34D5E3

225°

#3452E3

270°

#9A34E3

315°

#E334A9

Pastel

Soft, desaturated colors for modern UI

6 colors

Light Pastel

#C4A4A1

Pastel 1

#CCB0AE

Pastel 2

#D4BCBA

Pastel 3

#DCC8C7

Pastel 4

#E3D4D3

Deep Pastel

#EBE1E0

Common Red Color Codes (HEX & RGB)

Red →

HEX:#FF0000

RGB:rgb(255, 0, 0)

Dark Red →

HEX:#8B0000

RGB:rgb(139, 0, 0)

Blood Red →

HEX:#880808

RGB:rgb(136,8,8)

Maroon →

HEX:#800000

RGB:rgb(128, 0, 0)

Burgundy →

HEX:#800020

RGB:rgb(128, 0, 32)

Crimson →

HEX:#DC143C

RGB:rgb(220, 20, 60)

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HEX Color Value

All Formats:

• HEX:
  #E34234
• RGB:
  rgb(227, 66, 52)
• CMYK:
  cmyk(0%, 71%, 77%, 11%)
• HSV:
  hsv(5°, 77%, 89%)
• HSL:
  hsl(5°, 76%, 55%)

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What is Vermilion?

Vermilion, also known as cinnabar, is a historic orange-red pigment with roots stretching back 4,000 years to ancient China, where it was derived from the mineral cinnabar (mercury sulfide). The color's name comes from the Latin vermillionem, meaning "the red stuff." For millennia, vermilion was the most prized red pigment — its vivid, warm tone adorned ancient temples, manuscripts, and artworks across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

In modern terms, vermilion is represented by the hex code #E34234 or rgb(227, 66, 52). The color leans distinctly toward orange, with high red content balanced by moderate green and minimal blue. This gives vermilion a soft, muted warmth that distinguishes it from brighter reds like scarlet. Its CMYK values reflect this warmth, with dominant magenta and yellow components.

Vermilion vs Similar Colors

Vermilion occupies a unique warm-red territory:

Color	HEX Code	Key Difference
Vermilion	#E34234	Soft orange-red, muted warmth
Scarlet	#FF2400	Brighter, more intense orange-red
Coral	#FF7F50	More pink-leaning, less saturated
Brick Red	#CB4335	Darker, browner undertone

Vermilion is softer and more muted than scarlet, trading brightness for a gentle warmth. Unlike coral, vermilion stays firmly in the red family rather than drifting toward pink.

Using Vermilion in Design

Vermilion's historical richness and warm character make it versatile:

Web and UI Design: Vermilion creates inviting, approachable interfaces. Its muted warmth works well for food and lifestyle brands, as well as cultural institutions. It makes excellent accent colors for CTAs, icons, and decorative elements that need warmth without harshness.

Graphic Design: Vermilion shines in packaging, particularly for food products, spices, and artisanal goods. It pairs beautifully with cream, brown paper, and natural textures. The color carries craft and tradition, making it ideal for heritage brands.

Fashion and Interiors: A quintessential autumn and winter color, vermilion appears in knitwear, leather goods, and home textiles. In interiors, it adds warmth as an accent wall, throw pillows, or upholstery in rooms with warm wood tones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vermilion hex code?

The vermilion hex code is #E34234. This soft orange-red is widely used across design platforms and CSS frameworks.

What colors go well with vermilion?

Vermilion pairs beautifully with cream, tan, mustard, forest green, and terracotta. For contrast, try vermilion with muted teal or dusty blue.

Is vermilion the same as scarlet?

No. Vermilion (#E34234) is softer and more muted than scarlet (#FF2400), with less intense orange undertones.

What are the RGB values for vermilion?

The vermilion RGB code is rgb(227, 66, 52) — strong red, moderate green, and minimal blue create its warm character.

What is vermilion's CMYK equivalent?

Vermilion CMYK is approximately C:0, M:71, Y:80, K:11, producing a warm orange-red ideal for print applications.