Dark Bright Scarlet is a dark, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #77180D, which equals rgb(119, 24, 13) in RGB and hsl(6, 80%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M80 Y89 K53, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#77180D - RGB
119, 24, 13 - HSL
6°, 80%, 26% - CMYK
0, 80, 89, 53 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, saturated
About Dark Bright Scarlet
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 10.93:1. Its complementary color is #0D6D77.
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Dark Bright Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #77180D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(119, 24, 13) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 80%, 26%) |
| HSV | 6°, 89%, 47% |
| CMYK | 0%, 80%, 89%, 53% |
| Decimal | 7804941 |
Shades and tints of Dark Bright Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E8D9D7 - 100
#D2B2AE - 200
#BB8C86 - 300
#A4655E - 400
#8E3F35 - 500
#77180D - 600
#63140B - 700
#4F1009 - 800
#3C0C07 - 900
#280804 - 950
#140402
Color harmonies for Dark Bright Scarlet
- Complementary
#0D6D77≈ Dark Bright Cyan - Analogous −30°
#770D38≈ Dark Bright Blush - Analogous +30°
#774D0D≈ Dark Bright Orange - Triadic +120°
#0D7718≈ Dark Bright Emerald - Triadic +240°
#180D77≈ Dark Bright Indigo - Split 150°
#0D774D≈ Dark Bright Mint - Split 210°
#0D3877≈ Dark Bright Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Bright Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Bright Scarlet | Aa | 10.93:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Bright Scarlet | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Bright Scarlet
background-color: #77180D;color: #77180D;background-color: rgb(119, 24, 13);background-color: hsl(6, 80%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-bright-scarlet: #77180D; }class="bg-[#77180D]"Colors similar to Dark Bright Scarlet
- Dark Bright Vermilion
#77220D - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Dark Bright Cardinal
#770D18 - Dark Vermilion
#851B00 - Dark Soft Red
#6A1B1B - Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Dark Soft Cardinal
#6A1B22 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Dark Bright Cinnabar
#772D0D - Dark Cinnabar
#852800 - Dark Soft Vermilion
#6A2A1B
More red shades
- Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500 - Pure Scarlet
#FF1A00 - Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29 - Light Scarlet
#FF6352 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
#C12715 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E - Light Bright Scarlet
#EE7163
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Bright Scarlet?
The HEX code for Dark Bright Scarlet is #77180D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Bright Scarlet?
Dark Bright Scarlet has an RGB value of 119, 24, 13 (rgb(119, 24, 13)). In HSL it is 6°, 80%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Bright Scarlet?
Use white text on Dark Bright Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.93:1 and black text has 1.92:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Bright Scarlet?
The complementary color of Dark Bright Scarlet is #0D6D77. Analogous colors #770D38 and #774D0D also pair well.