Dark Dusty Carmine is a dark, muted shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #503540, which equals rgb(80, 53, 64) in RGB and hsl(336, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y20 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#503540 - RGB
80, 53, 64 - HSL
336°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
0, 34, 20, 69 - Family
Pink - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty 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. 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 10.91:1. Its complementary color is #355045.
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Dark Dusty Carmine color codes
| HEX | #503540 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(80, 53, 64) |
| HSL | hsl(336, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 336°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 20%, 69% |
| Decimal | 5256512 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Carmine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2DDDF - 100
#C5BCBF - 200
#A89AA0 - 300
#8A7880 - 400
#6D5760 - 500
#503540 - 600
#432C35 - 700
#35232B - 800
#281B20 - 900
#1B1215 - 950
#0D090B
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Carmine
- Complementary
#355045≈ Dark Dusty Mint - Analogous −30°
#50354D≈ Dark Dusty Magenta - Analogous +30°
#503835≈ Dark Dusty Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#405035≈ Dark Dusty Apple - Triadic +240°
#354050≈ Dark Dusty Cerulean - Split 150°
#355038≈ Dark Dusty Emerald - Split 210°
#354D50≈ Dark Dusty Cyan
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Carmine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Carmine | Aa | 10.91:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Carmine | Aa | 1.92:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Carmine
background-color: #503540;color: #503540;background-color: rgb(80, 53, 64);background-color: hsl(336, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-carmine: #503540; }class="bg-[#503540]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Carmine
- Dark Dusty Blush
#503542 - Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Dark Dusty Rose
#503545 - Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Dark Dusty Raspberry
#503548 - Dark Dusty Cardinal
#503538 - Dark Dusty Cerise
#50354A - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Dark Dusty Vermilion
#503A35 - Dark Dusty Fuchsia
#50354D - Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#503D35
More pink shades
- Medium Light Muted Carmine
#BF698B - Light Muted Carmine
#CB86A1 - Pale Muted Carmine
#D7A2B7 - Very Pale Muted Carmine
#E3BFCD - Palest Muted Carmine
#F0DBE3 - Very Dark Dusty Carmine
#37252C - Deep Dusty Carmine
#684553 - Medium Dark Dusty Carmine
#815667 - Dusty Carmine
#99667A - Medium Light Dusty Carmine
#A97E90 - Light Dusty Carmine
#BA97A5
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Carmine?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Carmine is #503540.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Carmine?
Dark Dusty Carmine has an RGB value of 80, 53, 64 (rgb(80, 53, 64)). In HSL it is 336°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Carmine?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Carmine. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.91:1 and black text has 1.92:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Carmine?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Carmine is #355045. Analogous colors #50354D and #503835 also pair well.