Vermilion
HEX: #E34234 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#E34234
227, 66, 52
4°, 75% ,54%
0, 71, 77, 11
About Vermilion
Vermilion (#E34234) is a color with RGB(227, 66, 52) and HSL(4.8°, 75.8%, 54.7%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #34D5E3, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #34E342 and #4234E3. The name comes from vermeillon (French).
- HEX: #E34234
- RGB: 227, 66, 52
- HSL: 4.8°, 75.8%, 54.7%
- Mood: Energetic, Romantic
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #34D5E3
- Triadic colors: #34E342, #4234E3
- The name comes from vermeillon (French).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #E34234 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'vermilion' comes from Old French 'vermeillon', which is a diminutive of 'vermeil' (red). 'Vermeil' itself derives from Latin 'vermiculus', meaning 'little worm'. This refers to the insect 'Kermes vermilio', from which a red dye was extracted. The pigment vermilion, a brilliant red, was originally made from powdered cinnabar (mercuric sulfide). It was highly prized in ancient Rome, China, and India for its vibrant color and was used extensively in art, manuscripts, and decorative items. Its use continued through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, though its toxicity (due to mercury content) led to its eventual replacement by safer synthetic pigments in many applications.
First Recorded Use
13th Century
Cultural Associations
In ancient China, vermilion was considered the color of life and immortality, often used in imperial seals, temples, and traditional lacquerware. It was a significant color in Roman frescoes and murals, symbolizing power and wealth. In medieval European illuminated manuscripts, vermilion was frequently used for initial letters and borders. The color has strong associations with fire, passion, and energy across various cultures.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #E34234;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #E34234;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #E34234;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#E34234,
#34D5E3
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#E34234,
#34D5E3
);
}// SCSS variable
$vermilion: #E34234;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$vermilion-r: 227;
$vermilion-g: 66;
$vermilion-b: 52;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $vermilion;
color: rgba($vermilion-r, $vermilion-g, $vermilion-b, 0.8);
}