Dark Dusty Crimson is a dark, muted shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #50353A, which equals rgb(80, 53, 58) in RGB and hsl(349, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y28 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#50353A - RGB
80, 53, 58 - HSL
349°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
0, 34, 28, 69 - Family
Red - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty Crimson
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. 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 10.99:1. Its complementary color is #35504B.
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Dark Dusty Crimson color codes
| HEX | #50353A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(80, 53, 58) |
| HSL | hsl(349, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 349°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 28%, 69% |
| Decimal | 5256506 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E2DDDE - 100
#C5BCBD - 200
#A89A9D - 300
#8A787C - 400
#6D575B - 500
#50353A - 600
#432C30 - 700
#352327 - 800
#281B1D - 900
#1B1213 - 950
#0D090A
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Crimson
- Complementary
#35504B≈ Dark Dusty Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#503547≈ Dark Dusty Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#503D35≈ Dark Dusty Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#3A5035≈ Dark Dusty Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#353A50≈ Dark Dusty Royal - Split 150°
#35503D≈ Dark Dusty Emerald - Split 210°
#354750≈ Dark Dusty Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Crimson | Aa | 10.99:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Crimson | Aa | 1.91:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Crimson
background-color: #50353A;color: #50353A;background-color: rgb(80, 53, 58);background-color: hsl(349, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-crimson: #50353A; }class="bg-[#50353A]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Crimson
- Dark Dusty Cardinal
#503538 - Dark Dusty Ruby
#50353D - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Dark Dusty Carmine
#503540 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Dark Dusty Vermilion
#503A35 - Dark Dusty Blush
#503542 - Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#503D35 - Dark Dusty Rose
#503545 - Taupe
#483C32 - Dark Dusty Raspberry
#503548 - Dark Dusty Persimmon
#504035
More red shades
- Deep Muted Crimson
#793442 - Medium Dark Muted Crimson
#964051 - Muted Crimson
#B24D61 - Medium Light Muted Crimson
#BF697A - Light Muted Crimson
#CB8693 - Very Dark Dusty Crimson
#372528 - Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Dusty Crimson
#996670 - Medium Light Dusty Crimson
#A97E87 - Light Dusty Crimson
#BA979E
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Crimson?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Crimson is #50353A.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Crimson?
Dark Dusty Crimson has an RGB value of 80, 53, 58 (rgb(80, 53, 58)). In HSL it is 349°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Crimson?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.99:1 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 Crimson?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Crimson is #35504B. Analogous colors #503547 and #503D35 also pair well.