Dark Dusty Cardinal is a dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #503538, which equals rgb(80, 53, 56) in RGB and hsl(353, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y30 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#503538 - RGB
80, 53, 56 - HSL
353°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
0, 34, 30, 69 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Cardinal
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 11.01:1. Its complementary color is #35504C.
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Dark Dusty Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #503538 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(80, 53, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(353, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 353°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 30%, 69% |
| Decimal | 5256504 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2DDDE - 100
#C5BCBD - 200
#A89A9C - 300
#8A787A - 400
#6D5759 - 500
#503538 - 600
#432C2F - 700
#352325 - 800
#281B1C - 900
#1B1213 - 950
#0D0909
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Cardinal
- Complementary
#35504C≈ Dark Dusty Teal - Analogous −30°
#503545≈ Dark Dusty Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#503F35≈ Dark Dusty Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#385035≈ Dark Dusty Clover - Triadic +240°
#353850≈ Dark Dusty Cobalt - Split 150°
#35503F≈ Dark Dusty Malachite - Split 210°
#354550≈ Charcoal
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 11.01:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Cardinal | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Cardinal
background-color: #503538;color: #503538;background-color: rgb(80, 53, 56);background-color: hsl(353, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-cardinal: #503538; }class="bg-[#503538]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Cardinal
- Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Dark Dusty Vermilion
#503A35 - Dark Dusty Carmine
#503540 - Dark Dusty Blush
#503542 - Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#503D35 - Taupe
#483C32 - Dark Dusty Rose
#503545 - Dark Dusty Persimmon
#504035 - Dark Dusty Raspberry
#503548
More red shades
- Deep Muted Cardinal
#79343B - Medium Dark Muted Cardinal
#964049 - Muted Cardinal
#B24D57 - Medium Light Muted Cardinal
#BF6972 - Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Very Dark Dusty Cardinal
#372527 - Deep Dusty Cardinal
#684549 - Medium Dark Dusty Cardinal
#81565A - Dusty Cardinal
#99666B - Medium Light Dusty Cardinal
#A97E83 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Cardinal?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Cardinal is #503538.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Cardinal?
Dark Dusty Cardinal has an RGB value of 80, 53, 56 (rgb(80, 53, 56)). In HSL it is 353°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Cardinal?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 11.01:1 and black text has 1.91:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Cardinal?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Cardinal is #35504C. Analogous colors #503545 and #503F35 also pair well.