Color · Warm color
Vermilion
Bright and incandescent reddish-orange
Color conversions
Meaning & usage
A brilliant red leaning slightly towards orange, originally derived from grinding cinnabar mineral.
Psychology
Infuses an impulse for immediate action, fiery vitality, and communicative strength.
Synonyms & nuances
vermilioncinabre
Shades (darker)
Tints (lighter)
Tones (desaturated)
Design system scale (50→950)
Harmonies
Thread & yarn equivalents
Average ΔE :49 (Approximate)
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