Dark Carmine is a dark, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #850035, which equals rgb(133, 0, 53) in RGB and hsl(336, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y60 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#850035 - RGB
133, 0, 53 - HSL
336°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 100, 60, 48 - Family
Pink - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Carmine
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 10.25:1. Its complementary color is #008550.
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Dark Carmine color codes
| HEX | #850035 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 0, 53) |
| HSL | hsl(336, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 336°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 60%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8716341 |
Shades and tints of Dark Carmine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBD5DD - 100
#D6AABC - 200
#C2809A - 300
#AE5578 - 400
#992B57 - 500
#850035 - 600
#6F002C - 700
#590023 - 800
#43001B - 900
#2C0012 - 950
#160009
Color harmonies for Dark Carmine
- Complementary
#008550≈ Dark Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#850077≈ Purple - Analogous +30°
#850D00≈ Dark Red Tone - Triadic +120°
#358500≈ Dark Leaf - Triadic +240°
#003585≈ Dark Cerulean - Split 150°
#00850D≈ Dark Green Tone - Split 210°
#007785≈ Teal
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Carmine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Carmine | Aa | 10.25:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Carmine | Aa | 2.05:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Carmine
background-color: #850035;color: #850035;background-color: rgb(133, 0, 53);background-color: hsl(336, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-carmine: #850035; }class="bg-[#850035]"Colors similar to Dark Carmine
- Dark Blush
#850042 - Dark Ruby
#850028 - Burgundy
#800020 - Dark Bright Carmine
#770D38 - Dark Bright Ruby
#770D2D - Dark Bright Blush
#770D42 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Dark Rose
#850050 - Dark Bright Crimson
#770D22 - Deep Bright Ruby
#9C113B - Dark Bright Rose
#770D4D - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D
More pink shades
- Light Dusty Blush
#BA97A8 - Pale Dusty Blush
#CAAFBD - Very Pale Dusty Blush
#DAC8D1 - Palest Dusty Blush
#EBE0E6 - Darkest Carmine
#330014 - Very Dark Carmine
#5C0025 - Deep Carmine
#AD0045 - Medium Dark Carmine
#D60056 - Pure Carmine
#FF0066 - Medium Light Carmine
#FF297E - Light Carmine
#FF5297
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Carmine?
The HEX code for Dark Carmine is #850035.
What is the RGB value of Dark Carmine?
Dark Carmine has an RGB value of 133, 0, 53 (rgb(133, 0, 53)). In HSL it is 336°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Carmine?
Use white text on Dark Carmine. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.25:1 and black text has 2.05:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Carmine?
The complementary color of Dark Carmine is #008550. Analogous colors #850077 and #850D00 also pair well.