Vermilion is a
warm medium color with the hex code #FD4112.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
253, 65, 18 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 74%, 93%, 1% for print applications.
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Vermilion
#FD4112
Vermilion color values
- HEX
- #FD4112
- RGB
- 253, 65, 18
- HSL
- 12°, 98%, 53%
- CMYK
- 0, 74, 93, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Vermilion sits at 12° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 53% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Vermilion is rendered as rgb(253, 65, 18), where the red channel dominates at 253, 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 74M 93Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 74% magenta, 93% 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Vermilion
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FD4112;
--brand-primary-rgb: 253, 65, 18;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FD4112',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 74%
Y: 93%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(253, 65, 18)
rgba(253, 65, 18, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FD4112?
#FD4112 is Vermilion, a warm medium color with RGB values of 253, 65, 18. It has a hue of 12°, 98%
saturation, and 53% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FD4112?
The RGB color code for #FD4112 is rgb(253, 65, 18). This means it contains 253 red,
65 green, and 18 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Vermilion a warm or cool color?
Vermilion (#FD4112) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FD4112 in CSS?
You can use #FD4112 in CSS with:
background-color: #FD4112; or color: #FD4112; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 65, 18). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 74%, 93%, 1%.