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Vermilion

#FA4A05

Vermilion is a warm medium color with the hex code #FA4A05. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 74, 5 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 70%, 98%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Vermilion color values

HEX
#FA4A05
RGB
250, 74, 5
HSL
17°, 96%, 50%
CMYK
0, 70, 98, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Vermilion sits at 17° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Vermilion is rendered as rgb(250, 74, 5), where the red channel dominates at 250, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Vermilion translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 70M 98Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 70% magenta, 98% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Vermilion

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FA4A05;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 74, 5;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FA4A05',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 70%
Y: 98%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(250, 74, 5)
rgba(250, 74, 5, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 17° on the color wheel

Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Reddit logo
Reddit
Dunkin' logo
Dunkin'
Figma logo
Figma

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FA4A05?
#FA4A05 is Vermilion, a warm medium color with RGB values of 250, 74, 5. It has a hue of 17°, 96% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FA4A05?
The RGB color code for #FA4A05 is rgb(250, 74, 5). This means it contains 250 red, 74 green, and 5 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vermilion a warm or cool color?
Vermilion (#FA4A05) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FA4A05 in CSS?
You can use #FA4A05 in CSS with: background-color: #FA4A05; or color: #FA4A05; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 74, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 70%, 98%, 2%.

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