Dark Dusty Amber is a dark, muted shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #504835, which equals rgb(80, 72, 53) in RGB and hsl(42, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M10 Y34 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#504835 - RGB
80, 72, 53 - HSL
42°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
0, 10, 34, 69 - Family
Brown - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Amber
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. 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 9.05:1. Its complementary color is #353D50.
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Dark Dusty Amber color codes
| HEX | #504835 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(80, 72, 53) |
| HSL | hsl(42, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 42°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 0%, 10%, 34%, 69% |
| Decimal | 5261365 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Amber
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2E1DD - 100
#C5C2BC - 200
#A8A49A - 300
#8A8578 - 400
#6D6757 - 500
#504835 - 600
#433C2C - 700
#353023 - 800
#28241B - 900
#1B1812 - 950
#0D0C09
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Amber
- Complementary
#353D50≈ Dark Dusty Cornflower - Analogous −30°
#503A35≈ Dark Dusty Scarlet - Analogous +30°
#4A5035≈ Dark Dusty Chartreuse - Triadic +120°
#355048≈ Dark Dusty Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#483550≈ Dark Dusty Purple - Split 150°
#354A50≈ Dark Dusty Capri - Split 210°
#3A3550≈ Dark Dusty Ultramarine
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Amber
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Amber | Aa | 9.05:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Amber | Aa | 2.32:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Amber
background-color: #504835;color: #504835;background-color: rgb(80, 72, 53);background-color: hsl(42, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-amber: #504835; }class="bg-[#504835]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Amber
- Dark Dusty Marigold
#504A35 - Dark Dusty Tangerine
#504535 - Dark Dusty Gold
#504D35 - Dark Dusty Orange
#504235 - Dark Dusty Persimmon
#504035 - Dark Dusty Yellow
#505035 - Dark Dusty Citron
#4D5035 - Dark Dusty Lime
#4A5035 - Dark Dusty Chartreuse
#485035 - Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#503D35 - Dark Dusty Spring Bud
#455035 - Warm Gray 25
#45403A
More brown shades
- Medium Light Muted Amber
#BFA569 - Light Muted Amber
#CBB686 - Pale Muted Amber
#D7C7A2 - Very Pale Muted Amber
#E3D8BF - Palest Muted Amber
#F0EADB - Very Dark Dusty Amber
#373225 - Deep Dusty Amber
#685E45 - Medium Light Dusty Amber
#A99C7E - Light Dusty Amber
#BAAF97 - Pale Dusty Amber
#CAC2AF - Very Pale Dusty Amber
#DAD5C8
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Amber?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Amber is #504835.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Amber?
Dark Dusty Amber has an RGB value of 80, 72, 53 (rgb(80, 72, 53)). In HSL it is 42°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Amber?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Amber. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.05:1 and black text has 2.32:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Amber?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Amber is #353D50. Analogous colors #503A35 and #4A5035 also pair well.