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Vermilion (RAL 2002)
Vermilion (RAL 2002)
#C63927Click to copy
Vermilion (RAL 2002) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(198, 57, 39)Copy
HSLhsl(7, 67%, 46%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(7, 80%, 78%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 71%, 80%, 22%)Copy
Vermilion (RAL 2002) Color Schemes
Complementary
#C63927
Click to copy#27B4C6
Click to copyAnalogous
#C62765
Click to copy#C68827
Click to copySplit Complementary
#27C689
Click to copy#2764C6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#C63927
Click to copy#D6877D
Click to copy#EECFCB
Click to copy#712016
Click to copy#1C0805
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyVermilion (RAL 2002) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.23 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.02 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.80 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.42 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Vermilion (RAL 2002) Shade Variants
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Vermilion (RAL 2002) Color Introduction
Definition
Vermilion (RAL 2002) (HEX #C63927) has the RGB value rgb(198, 57, 39), the HSL value hsl(7°, 67%, 46%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 71%, 80%, 22%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Vermilion (RAL 2002) is #27B4C6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C62765 and #C68927 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#27C688, #2765C6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Vermilion (RAL 2002) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Vermilion (RAL 2002) has a contrast ratio of 5.23:1 against white and 4.02:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Vermilion (RAL 2002) has a lightness of 46% and a saturation of 67%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A highly saturated orange-red, close to cinnabar.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Vermilion (RAL 2002) tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Vermilion (RAL 2002) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Vermilion (RAL 2002) Featured In
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