Dark Blush is a dark, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #850042, which equals rgb(133, 0, 66) in RGB and hsl(330, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y50 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#850042 - RGB
133, 0, 66 - HSL
330°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 100, 50, 48 - Family
Pink - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Blush
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.12:1. Its complementary color is #008542.
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Dark Blush color codes
| HEX | #850042 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 0, 66) |
| HSL | hsl(330, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 330°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 50%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8716354 |
Shades and tints of Dark Blush
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBD5E0 - 100
#D6AAC0 - 200
#C280A1 - 300
#AE5581 - 400
#992B62 - 500
#850042 - 600
#6F0037 - 700
#59002C - 800
#430021 - 900
#2C0016 - 950
#16000B
Color harmonies for Dark Blush
- Complementary
#008542≈ Dark Malachite - Analogous −30°
#850085≈ Purple - Analogous +30°
#850000≈ Maroon - Triadic +120°
#428500≈ Dark Fern - Triadic +240°
#004285≈ Dark Cornflower - Split 150°
#008500≈ Green - Split 210°
#008585≈ Teal
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Blush
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Blush | Aa | 10.12:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Blush | Aa | 2.08:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Blush
background-color: #850042;color: #850042;background-color: rgb(133, 0, 66);background-color: hsl(330, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-blush: #850042; }class="bg-[#850042]"Colors similar to Dark Blush
- Dark Carmine
#850035 - Dark Rose
#850050 - Dark Bright Blush
#770D42 - Dark Bright Carmine
#770D38 - Dark Bright Rose
#770D4D - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Dark Raspberry
#85005D - Dark Bright Ruby
#770D2D - Dark Bright Raspberry
#770D58 - Deep Bright Carmine
#9C1149 - Deep Bright Ruby
#9C113B - Burgundy
#800020
More pink shades
- Light Dusty Rose
#BA97AC - Pale Dusty Rose
#CAAFBF - Very Pale Dusty Rose
#DAC8D3 - Palest Dusty Rose
#EBE0E7 - Darkest Blush
#33001A - Very Dark Blush
#5C002E - Deep Blush
#AD0057 - Medium Dark Blush
#D6006B - Pure Blush
#FF0080 - Medium Light Blush
#FF2994 - Light Blush
#FF52A8
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Blush?
The HEX code for Dark Blush is #850042.
What is the RGB value of Dark Blush?
Dark Blush has an RGB value of 133, 0, 66 (rgb(133, 0, 66)). In HSL it is 330°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Blush?
Use white text on Dark Blush. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.12:1 and black text has 2.08:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Blush?
The complementary color of Dark Blush is #008542. Analogous colors #850085 and #850000 also pair well.